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to erect
01
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.
02
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.
