escape velocity

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escape velocity (plural escape velocities)

  1. (astrophysics) The minimum speed needed to escape the gravitational field of a planet or other body.
    • 1996, Thomas Arny, Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy, McGraw-Hill Science, page 74:
      The gravitational force exerted by a planet determines its surface gravity and escape velocity.
  2. (figurative) A major breakthrough or milestone; momentum.
    • 2024 April 18, Nicole Sperling, Benjamin Mullin, quoting Rich Greenfield, “Netflix Added More Than 9 Million Subscribers in First Quarter”, in The New York Times[1], →ISSN:
      “All signs point to Netflix having reached escape velocity, with subscribers scaling far faster than investors expected,” Mr. Greenfield said.

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