erect
🇺🇸
/ɪˈrekt/
🇬🇧
/ɪˈrekt/
verb
C1
to build or construct something
They will erect a new building next year.
C1
to set something upright
We need to erect the tent before dark.
R
to establish or create something
The government plans to erect new rules.
adjective
R
standing straight up
Keep your back erect when sitting.
R
stiff and upright due to excitement
translation
to build or construct something; to set something upright; to establish or create something
standing straight up; stiff and upright due to excitement
Word Forms
3rd Present
erects
Past
erected
Perfect
erected
Progressive
erecting