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BNC: 415 COCA: 408

build

1 build /ˈbɪld/ verb
builds; built /ˈbɪlt/ ; building
1 build
/ˈbɪld/
verb
builds; built /ˈbɪlt/ ; building
Learner's definition of BUILD
: to make (something) by putting together parts or materials建造;修建;制造
[+ object]
[no object]
[+ object] : to develop or form (something) gradually逐渐形成;开创;构成
often + up
see also build up (below)
[+ object] : to increase the amount of (something)增加(数量)
often + up
see also build up (below)
[no object] : to grow or increase to a high point, level, number, etc.增长;增强;增多
often + up
see also build up (below)

build around

[phrasal verb]
build (something) around (something)
: to develop or organize (something) by using (something, such as an idea) as its main or central part以…为基础发展;以…为中心展开

build in/into

[phrasal verb]
build in (something) or build (something) in or build (something) in/into (something)
: to make (something) a part of (something else)使成为…的组成部分
see also built-in

build on/upon

[phrasal verb]
build on/upon (something) : to use (something that has been done in the past) as a basis for further work, development, etc.在…基础上发展
build (something) on/upon (something) : to develop or create (something) by using (something else) as its basis以…为基础发展(或创建)…

build onto

[phrasal verb]
build onto (something) or build (something) onto (something)
: to add (a new room) to a structure that already exists扩建;增建

build up

[phrasal verb]
: to increase gradually in amount as time passes : accumulate逐渐增加;积累;积聚
build (something or someone) up or build up (something or someone) : to say many good things about (something or someone)鼓吹;吹捧
see also 1build 2, 3, 4 (above), buildup
2 build /ˈbɪld/ noun
plural builds
2 build
/ˈbɪld/
noun
plural builds
Learner's definition of BUILD
: the shape and size of a person's body身材;体型;体格
[count]
[noncount]
BNC: 415 COCA: 408

build

1 of 2

verb

built ˈbilt How to pronounce build (audio) ; building

transitive verb

1
: to form by ordering and uniting materials by gradual means into a composite whole : construct
birds building a nest
build new hospitals and schools
the boat her father built
2
: to cause to be constructed
a contractor who has built hundreds of homes
3
: to develop according to a systematic plan, by a definite process, or on a particular base
building a legal case against her
built the organization from the ground up
4
: increase, enlarge
helps build muscle
build support for their candidate
building friendships

intransitive verb

1
: to engage in building
2
a
: to progress toward a peak (as of intensity)
build to a climax
b
: to develop in extent
a crowd building

build

2 of 2

noun

plural builds
1
: form or mode of structure : make
the boxy build of the car
especially : bodily conformation of a person or animal
a man of stocky build
2
: a version or iteration of a product or component
We worked with several builds of the beta code, which was in itself instructive. Things that worked perfectly in one version stopped working at all in the next release. Bill Machrone et al.
Phrases
build a fire under
: to stimulate to vigorous action
build into
: to make an integral part of
build quality into the product
build on
: to use as a foundation
building on past experience

Example Sentences

Verb The bridge was built in the 1890s. The planes were built in Germany. The organization helps build houses for poor families. A family of birds has built a nest on our roof. She started building a fire in the fireplace. He built a model airplane from a kit. You will need permission to build on your property. They are building a legal case against the tobacco industry. scientists building theories about how the universe began At college, you'll build friendships that will last a lifetime. Noun He is strong and muscular in build. a man of average build See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The result has been an influx of expats, many of them buying up land to build houses and settling here for decades. Tom Downey, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The passage of bonds has allowed the district to build and maintain excellent facilities across the district. Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 More than 2,600 firefighters worked overnight Monday to build and strengthen control lines surrounding the largest portion of the blaze, according to Cal Fire. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2022 Western leaders could help Ukraine build on successes and liberate more land with battle tanks and armored vehicles, Loss said. Stephen Collinson, CNN, 13 Sep. 2022 Pittman continues to see advertising growth ahead, particularly in the broadcast radio space, as more companies build unified ad platforms and follow the consumer into that area. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 As one of the world’s foremost experts in atomic energy, Russia has helped build and operate atomic reactors in Iran. Iulia Lupse, Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Los Angeles County will partner with the city of L.A. to build shelters and permanent housing and provide wraparound services for the poor living on skid row. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. Becca Martin-brown, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2022
Noun
Between its quality build, unique features, connectivity capabilities and fair price, the IC4 is a worthwhile bike that includes a little bit of everything. Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2022 Last year, this column featured the chapter at its first build to bring beds to those who have none. cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 The stocky white cuboid resembles Star Wars' R2D2 robot in its build, but has the wide-eyed expression of Pixar's WALL-E. Rebecca Cairns, CNN, 1 Sep. 2022 That’s the solution Scott Brady, the founder and publisher of Overland Journal, is using in his new camper build. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2022 Despite its heavy-duty build, the rake is relatively lightweight at only 3.5 pounds. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 5 Aug. 2022 In terms of its build, the mattress is a hybrid construction of seven distinct layers. John Thompson, Men's Health, 1 Aug. 2022 Zacha was born in Brno, Czechia, the second-largest city in the country, and brings size and offensive depth to the Bruins’ roster with his 6-foot-3 build. Tyler Foy, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 The 46-year-old talks to Carrallo about the decision while planning out their new home build. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE.com, 23 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English bilden, from Old English byldan; akin to Old English būan to dwell — more at bower

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of build was before the 12th century
BNC: 415 COCA: 408
build

noun

ADJECTIVE | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEaverage, medium中等體形lean, slender, slight, slim, small, thin精瘦的/苗條的/瘦小的/修長的/矮小的/瘦削的體形heavy, muscular, powerful, stocky, strong敦實的/健壯的/強健的/粗壯的/強壯的體格athletic健壯的體格PREPOSITIONin build在體格方面He's heavier in build than his brother.他比哥哥塊頭大。of build⋯的體形She is slight of build and very agile.她身形瘦小,行動非常敏捷。with a build體形⋯a small woman with a slim build小巧玲瓏的女子

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