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to erect
01
erigir, levantar
to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position
Transitive: to erect a structure or object
Example
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.
02
erigir, levantar
to lift, position, and fix something into an upright or vertical position
Transitive: to erect a vertical object
Example
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.
erect
01
erguido, derecho
straight, with an upright position
Example
He stood erect, his posture reflecting confidence and authority.
The trees grew erect, reaching towards the sky in straight lines.
The cat arched its back and stood erect, ready to pounce.
02
erecto, rigido
of sexual organs; stiff and rigid
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