build

build¹ W1S1 [bıld] v past tense and past participle built [bılt]

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1¦(make something)¦

2¦(make something develop)¦

3 be built of something

4¦(feeling)¦

5 build bridges

Phrasal verbs

　build something around something

　build something<=>in

　build something into something

　build on

　build up

　build up to something

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[: Old English; Origin: byldan]

1.) ¦(MAKE SOMETHING)¦ [I and T]

to make something, especially a building or something large

▪ The purpose is to build new houses for local people.

▪ The road took many years to build.

▪ They needed $3m to build the bridge.

▪ It is the female birds that build the nests.

▪ Developers want to build on the site of the old gas works.

▪ a row of recently built houses

build sb sth

▪ He's going to build the children a doll's house.

2.) ¦(MAKE SOMETHING DEVELOP)¦ also build up [T]

to make something develop or form

▪ She had built a reputation as a criminal lawyer.

▪ She's been busy building her career.

▪ Ross took twenty years to build up his business.

build (up) a picture of sb/sth

(=form a clear idea about someone or something)

▪ We're trying to build up a picture of what happened.

3.) be built of sth

to be made using particular materials

▪ The church was built of brick.

4.) ¦(FEELING)¦ also build up [I and T]

if a feeling builds or if you build it, it increases gradually over a period of time

▪ Tension began to build as they argued more frequently.

▪ In order to build your self esteem, set yourself targets you can reach.

5.) build bridges

to try to establish a better relationship between people who do not like each other

▪ Peter needs to try and build bridges with Lizzie.

build around [build sth around sth] phr v

to base something on an idea or thing and develop it from there

▪ Successful businesses are built around good personal relationships.

build in [build sth<=>in] phr v

to make something so that it is a permanent part of a wall, room etc

▪ You could build in a wardrobe with mirrored doors.

→↑built-in

build into [build sth into sth] phr v

1.) to make something so that it is a permanent part of a wall, room etc

▪ There are three cash machines built into the wall .

2.) to make something a permanent part of a system, agreement etc

▪ Opportunities for reviewing the timings should be built into the plan.

build on phr v

1.) build sth on sth

to base something on an idea or thing

▪ Our relationship is built on trust.

2.) build on sth

to use your achievements as a base for further development

▪ The new plan will build on the success of the previous programme.

3.) to add another room to a building in order to have more space

build sth<=>on

▪ We're planning to build on a conservatory.

build up phr v

1.) ¦(INCREASE GRADUALLY)¦

if something builds up somewhere or if you build it up, it gradually becomes bigger or greater

build sth<=>up

▪ The museum has built up a fine art collection.

▪ the rate at which the pension builds up

→↑build-up

2.) ¦(DEVELOP)¦

build sth<=>up

to make something develop or form

build something<=>up into

▪ He's built up the family firm into a multinational company.

3.) ¦(FEELING)¦

if a feeling builds up or if you build it up, it increases gradually over a period of time

▪ If you don't express your feelings, frustration and anger can build up.

build up sth

▪ You have to build up trust.

4.) ¦(MAKE HEALTHY)¦

build sb/sth<=>up

to make someone well and strong again, especially after an illness

▪ Taking exercise will build up your strength.

5.) ¦(PRAISE)¦

build sb/sth<=>up

to praise someone or something so that other people think they are really good or so that they have more confidence

▪ The coach has been building his men up before the match.

6.) build up sb's hopes/build sb's hopes up

to unfairly encourage someone to think that they will get what they hope for

▪ Don't build your hopes up too much.

build up to [build up to sth] phr v

to prepare for a particular moment or event

▪ I could tell she was building up to some kind of announcement.

build ²

build² n [singular,U]

the shape and size of someone's body

▪ a woman of slim build

▪ You're a surprisingly strong swimmer for one of such a slight build .

▪ I wanted a more athletic and muscular build .

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COLLOCATES for sense 1

slim/slender build

slight build (=a body shape that looks thin)

stocky/sturdy build (=a body shape that looks broad and heavy)

muscular build

medium/average build

strong build

athletic build

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