erect - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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rect

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright positionto build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

Examples

Synonyms

rear set up put up raise

Antonyms

1 / 2

to erect

Third Person

erects

Present Participle

erecting

Past Tense

erected

Past Participle

erected

1

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

transitive

The construction crew worked diligently to erect a new office building in the city center.
Engineers were tasked with erecting a sturdy bridge over the river to improve transportation.
To mark the historical site, the city decided to erect a monument in honor of the founding fathers.
The team successfully erected a large tent for the outdoor event, providing shelter for attendees.
The company planned to erect a solar power plant to harness clean energy for the community.

Synonyms:

rear set up put up raise

Antonyms:

2

to lift, position, and fix something into an upright or vertical position

transitive

The construction crew erected the steel beams to form the framework of the new skyscraper.
They erected a fence around the perimeter of the property to ensure privacy and security.
The carpenters erected scaffolding to reach the higher levels of the building under renovation.
The flagpole was erected in front of the government building, proudly displaying the national flag.
The team of workers erected barriers along the road to divert traffic during the construction project.

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