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British pronunciation
/ɪˈrɛkt/

Definition & Meaning of "erect"

to erect
01

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

Transitive: to erect a structure or object
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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
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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.
01

straight, with an upright position

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The erect tombstone had stood undisturbed for a century.
The erect steel beams reinforced the skyscraper's frame.
02

of sexual organs; stiff and rigid

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