mby commented on the word dubai-it
First sense: to rapidly transform a nation, city, or institution through a resourceful vision
and effective execution
Second sense: to set ambitious goals with very high standards and achieve them in record-breaking
time
Usage note: The direct object (“it”) is interchangeable with and can be replaced by another
object or possessive pronoun, as in, “They plan to Dubai their invention into a lucrative
business.”
September 28, 2026
Comments by mby
mby commented on the word dubai-it
First sense: to rapidly transform a nation, city, or institution through a resourceful vision
and effective execution
Second sense: to set ambitious goals with very high standards and achieve them in record-breaking
time
Usage note: The direct object (“it”) is interchangeable with and can be replaced by another
object or possessive pronoun, as in, “They plan to Dubai their invention into a lucrative
business.”
September 28, 2026