build (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /bɪld/
Definition
To make something by putting parts or materials together.
Examples
They plan to build a bridge across the river.
We need to build a strong team for this project.
She wants to build a career in medicine.
How to Use build
- build up (phrasal verb)
- To increase or develop something gradually. — "The city is building up its economy."
- build on (prepositional phrase)
- To use something that already exists as a basis for further development. — "We will build on the success of last year's event."
- build with (prepositional phrase)
- To use specific materials to construct something. — "They built the wall with stones."
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