construction

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of building something (such as a house or road)
  • noun: the act or result of 'construing', interpreting, or explaining
  • often used before another noun

Examples

  • They haven't chosen a 'construction' site for the building yet. [=they haven't decided where the building will be built yet]

  • Some people think it is wrong to end a sentence with a preposition, but the 'construction' is quite common in English.

  • Don't put a negative 'construction' on what I said: [=don't understand what I said in a negative way]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I don't think this thing is hooked up right. All right, we're going in. You got a good eye there. I see you've noticed the unibody construction. I'm Rick. Are you looking to buy or to lease? Borrow. From my friend. Yeah, he'll by buying it. -Maybe I should talk to him. (..)
    1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11