build
To make something by joining parts or materials.
To construct or create something by putting parts or materials together.
To make something stronger, bigger, or better over time.
To develop, strengthen, or improve something over time through effort.
The general shape and size of a person's body.
The physical shape, size, and proportions of a person's body.
In computers, to change code into a program you can run.
In computing, to compile and link source code into an executable program or application.
- Base: build
- Plural: builds
- Base: build
- 3rd Person Singular: builds
- Present Participle: building
- Past: built
- Past Participle: built
- Irregular past: built Verb
- Irregular past participle: built Verb
build from scratch
1create completely new without existing parts
To make something new without using anything that already exists.
- They built the website from scratch in just two weeks.
- She built her business from scratch after moving to the city.
build into
1include during construction or creation
To include something as part of making something else.
- The designers built safety features into the car.
- We need to build more flexibility into the schedule.
build on
1use as a foundation for progress
To use something you have already done as a base for more work or progress.
- We can build on last year's success to expand our business.
- The course builds on the basics you learned before.
build up
1increase gradually over time
To slowly make something bigger, stronger, or more intense.
- Traffic began to build up on the highway during rush hour.
- She built up her savings over several years.
Rome wasn’t built in a day
1important things take time to finish
You need time to do important things well; they can't be done quickly.
- Be patient with your studies—Rome wasn’t built in a day.
- It will take time to see results. Rome wasn’t built in a day.