erect

Definition

  • verb: to build (something) by putting together materials
  • verb: to put up by the fitting together of materials or parts
  • adjective: straight up and down
  • adjective: vertical in position
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: build, christian, aggrandize

Examples

  • He has had to overcome many obstacles 'erected' by his political enemies.

  • The settlers 'erected' [='built'] a stone wall.

  • The city 'erected' a statue in his honor.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) were once free to travel... ...and mingle and build whatever they wanted. But President Business was confused by all the chaos. So he erected walls between the worlds... ...and became obsessed with order and perfection. ...secret super weapon called... The Kragle! (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie
  • (..) at my Incubator, ok? Either that, or show some promise for fuck's sake. Like NipAlert, Big Head's app. It gives you the location of a woman with erect nipples. Now, that's something people want. Richard, you need to get in touch with humanity. When I sold my company, Aviato, (..)
    2014 TvShow: Silicon Valley Title: Minimum Viable Product Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) Congratulations. You're free. - Yeah. Well, listen, I'll call you later. - Okay. Hello. I'm brilliant. No, really. - Monuments should be erected in my honor. - You didn't. Oh, yes. A friend of a friend does the cover art... and she happens to have the manuscript. (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada