build
IPA: bˈɪɫd
noun
- (countable, uncountable) The physique of a human or animal body, or other object; constitution or structure.
- (computing, countable) Any of various versions of a software product as it is being developed for release to users.
- (countable) The time spent building something with blocks or plastic bricks.
- (gaming, slang, countable) A structure, such as a building, statue, pool or forest, or a configuration of a character's items or skills, created by the player.
verb
- (transitive) To form (something) by combining materials or parts.
- (transitive) To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.
- (transitive) To increase or strengthen (something) by adding gradually to.
- (transitive) To establish a basis for (something).
- (intransitive) To form by combining materials or parts.
- (intransitive) To develop in magnitude or extent.
- (transitive, computing) To construct (software) by compiling its source code.
- (intransitive, computing, of source code) To be converted into software by compilation, usually with minimal human intervention.
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Examples of "build" in Sentences
- The A building is the fitness building.
- The building is the precursor of modern buildings.
- It created a large crater in the forecourt of the building.
- The extensive use of concrete makes the building more fireproof.
- The building was founded as a leper hospital in the 12th century.
- The architect for the building was the Building Design Partnership.
- It was found several hours later on the awning of a nearby building.
- The cornices replicate the stepped pattern found throughout the building.
- To this day, the buildings make their mark on the cityscape of Copenhagen.
- The building was refurbished in 2007 8 in order to make it last 10 more years.
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