futureproof (/ˈfjuː.tʃə.pruːf/)
verb · Advanced · Work & Business
🔊 /ˈfjuː.tʃə.pruːf/
Meaning
Meaning: to prepare for future change
To futureproof is to design or prepare something so it stays useful despite future change. Speakers discuss how to futureproof skills.
Examples
🗣 They tried to futureproof the business against disruption.
Etymology
A modern compound of ‘future’ and ‘proof’, meaning resistant.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on careers, technology, and strategy.
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Tags: planning, resilience