grow chaotically
[/ɡroʊ keɪˈɑːtɪkli/]
verb phrase
crescer caoticamente
1. to increase or expand in a disorderly, uncontrolled, or unpredictable manner without clear organization or systematic progression
The city's population grew chaotically after the discovery of oil, overwhelming infrastructure and services.
A população da cidade cresceu caoticamente após a descoberta de petróleo, sobrecarregando infraestrutura e serviços.
2. to develop haphazardly with random or turbulent characteristics rather than in a planned or methodical way
The company's product line grew chaotically, resulting in redundant features and confused branding.
A linha de produtos da empresa cresceu caoticamente, resultando em recursos redundantes e marca confusa.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian urban planning and business contexts to describe rapid, unplanned urban expansion (sprawl) or organizational growth lacking strategic direction. In the USA, it frequently appears in discussions of suburban sprawl, startup scaling issues, and environmental degradation.
NYC Slang
grow outta control / grow all crazy-like
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