Collocations for momentum - noun
ADJ.
considerable, great, irresistible | initial | fresh
She gave fresh momentum to the campaign.
She gave fresh momentum to the campaign.
VERB + MOMENTUM
have
The campaign for change now has considerable momentum.
The campaign for change now has considerable momentum.
build up, gain, gather, increase
The car gathered momentum as it rolled down the hill.
The car gathered momentum as it rolled down the hill.
create, give sth, provide | keep up, maintain, sustain | lose
The team has lost momentum in recent weeks.
The team has lost momentum in recent weeks.
slow
MOMENTUM + VERB
build up, increase | go
Their momentum has gone, and they feel they cannot fight any longer.
Their momentum has gone, and they feel they cannot fight any longer.
PREP.
~ for
keeping up the momentum for growth
keeping up the momentum for growth
~ towards
the irresistible momentum towards reunification of the two countries
the irresistible momentum towards reunification of the two countries
PHRASES
keep the momentum going
We have to keep the momentum of our sales operation going.
We have to keep the momentum of our sales operation going.