simple past tense and past participle of gain steam

An increase in the number of skilled workers in a country as a result of immigration.

plural of capital gain

(rugby) an imaginary line running across the pitch perpendicular to the touchline and passing through the breakdown or set piece. The subsequent phase is said to have passed "over the gain line" if the gain line at the subsequent breakdown is in front of the last, or "behind the gain line" if it is behind.

Alternative spelling of brain gain

plural of gain line

To make progress or obtain advantage; to gain traction.

Alternative spelling of gainsharing

Increase in weight, usually of a person or animal.

(economics) An increase in the value of a capital asset / (business, finance) An amount by which the value or the proceeds of the sale of a capital asset by its owner exceed its cost to the owner.