wildcatting

Verb

The process of drilling for oil or gas in an unproven area that has no concrete historic production records.

ریشه

Derived from the term 'wildcat', a term used in the 19th century to refer to risky business ventures.

مثال

• The company is wildcatting in the hopes of striking oil.
• Wildcatting can be a risky investment.
• They made their fortune by wildcatting in unexplored territories.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Wildcatting operation Wildcatting venture Wildcatting in the area Risks of wildcatting