Erect (Verb)
Meaning 1
Construct, build, or erect; "Raise a barn".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 2
Cause to rise up.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The crew worked together to erect the antenna to get a better signal on their radio.
- She began to erect the heavy tent, though struggled with the complicated instructions.
- This style of martial arts focuses on standing erect to increase balance.
- Erect the ladder carefully on a level surface before you start to paint the ceiling.
- The engineers were called to erect a makeshift bridge after the main one collapsed.