builder
gb/bˈɪldɚ/ us/bˈɪldɚ/
A2
English
~ 4900
kivitelező, építőmunkás, építőipari cég, weboldalkészítő program, alkalmazáskészítő program
NOUN
A2
1
kivitelező
B2
építőmunkás
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a builder
The builder finished the new house ahead of schedule.
A kivitelező határidő előtt befejezte az új házat.
We hired a local builder to renovate our kitchen.
Egy helyi kivitelezőt fogadtunk fel, hogy felújítsa a konyhánkat.
The builders worked long hours to complete the school.
She trained as a builder after leaving college.
The builder showed us the plans for the extension.
Learner examples
My uncle is a builder.
A nagybátyám építőmunkás.
The builder is fixing our roof.
Az építőmunkás javítja a tetőnket.
We need a builder for the new shop.
A builder made this house.
The builder works very hard.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'builder' with 'architect'; an architect designs buildings, while a builder constructs them.
Meaning
Person who constructs buildings
Collocations
professional builder
|home builder
|local builder
|builder's license
|builder's tools
Synonyms
construction worker (General term for someone working on building sites, not always skilled in all areas.)
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contractor (Often refers to a person or company hired to manage and complete building projects.)
Antonyms
demolisher (Someone whose job is to tear down buildings, the opposite of building them.)
Themes
construction
|jobs
|daily life
|work
|housing
Definition
A person who builds houses or other buildings as a job.
A person whose occupation is to construct buildings, houses, or other structures.
NOUN
B1
2
kivitelező
B2
Usage pattern:
[a builder] builds [something]
The builder announced plans for a new housing development.
Az építőipari cég bejelentette, hogy új lakóparkot tervez építeni.
Several builders are competing for the contract.
Több kivitelező is verseng a szerződésért.
This builder specializes in eco-friendly homes.
Learner examples
The builder is making new homes.
Az építőipari cég új otthonokat épít.
We called a builder to make our shop.
Felhívtunk egy építőipari céget, hogy megépítse az üzletünket.
That builder makes big offices.
Meaning
Company that constructs buildings
Collocations
major builder
|national builder
|home builder company
Synonyms
construction firm (Neutral term for a company involved in building projects.)
Themes
construction
|business
|work
Definition
A company that builds houses or other buildings.
A business entity that undertakes the construction of buildings or other structures.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
We used an online website builder to launch our store.
Egy online weboldalkészítő programmal indítottuk el a webáruházunkat.
The app builder lets you design your own mobile game.
Az alkalmazáskészítő programmal megtervezheted a saját mobiljátékodat.
This form builder integrates with email marketing tools.
Learner examples
I use a website builder to make my blog.
Weboldalkészítő programot használok a blogom elkészítéséhez.
The app builder is easy to use.
Az alkalmazáskészítő program könnyen használható.
We made the page with a builder.
Meaning
Software tool for creating applications
Collocations
website builder
|app builder
|form builder
Synonyms
editor (In computing, an editor can allow manual creation but may lack automated build features.)
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creator tool (General term for software that helps make something digital.)
Themes
technology
|computing
|work
Definition
A computer program that helps make apps, websites, or other software.
A software program or feature that helps users create applications, websites, or other digital products, often without manual coding.
Grammar
Dictionary form
builder
IPA
GB/bˈɪldɚ/
US/bˈɪldɚ/
Syllables & stress
build - er (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (build)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: builder
- Plural: builders
Word family
Expressions
builder's tea
1/bˈɪldɚz tˈi/
fixed phrase
informal
Strong tea with milk and sugar (UK)
Tea that is very strong and has milk and sugar, often drunk by workers in Britain.
Examples
- He made himself a mug of builder's tea before starting work.
- I like my tea strong—proper builder's tea.
home builder
1/hˈoʊm bˈɪldɚ/
fixed phrase
Person or company building houses
A person or company that makes houses.
Examples
- The home builder is offering discounts on new properties.
- We contacted a home builder to design our dream house.
website builder
1/wˈɛbsˌaɪt bˈɪldɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Software for making websites easily
A computer program that helps you make a website without writing code.
Examples
- Wix is a popular website builder for small businesses.
- She used a free website builder to start her online portfolio.