1. keeping eggs warm so that they will hatch
2. maintaining bacteria or cells under controlled conditions for growth
Usage: scientific
3. developing or nurturing an idea or plan gradually

1. in the process of developing or being developed

Examples

• The mother bird is incubating her eggs in the nest.
• Scientists are incubating the bacterial samples at 37 degrees Celsius.
• She has been incubating this business idea for months.
• The incubating startup received its first round of funding.
• Researchers are incubating stem cells in the laboratory.
• He’s been incubating plans for the new project all summer.
• The incubating technology shows great promise for the future.