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shovel-ready
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(of a construction project) prepared for the building stage to begin
shovel-ready
adj
Example
The mayor announced funding for several shovel-ready initiatives to revitalize the downtown area.
Investors were eager to fund shovel-ready projects that promised quick returns on investment.
The construction company prided itself on its ability to turn any site into a shovel-ready project in record time.
The government's infrastructure plan aimed to create jobs by focusing on shovel-ready construction projects.
The real estate developer purchased the land with the intention of making it shovel-ready for residential construction.
