intransitive. Of a thing: to flourish or succeed; (occasionally also) to turn out in a specified way, as ill, well, etc.

gen. To thrive. Of things (e.g. art, science, an institution): To attain full development; to be prosperous or successful, be in vogue; to have many…

intransitive. To grow or develop well and vigorously; to flourish, prosper. figurative of immaterial things. Frequently const. on.

intransitive to ‘go off’ with a ‘boom’; to burst into sudden activity or briskness; to make rapid (commercial) progress, to advance vigorously.

intransitive. colloquial. Esp. of a new idea, product, etc.: to become popular, fashionable, or successful.