erect
1 of 2verb/ɪ.ˈrɛkt/
Forms:erects,erecting,erected,erected
1
to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position
C1transitive- 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.
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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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