Build

/bɪld/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act or process of constructing something.

The build of the new bridge is planned for next year.

the physical form or structure of a person or animal.

He has a strong build, which helps him in sports.

verb

to construct or assemble something, typically a structure or a system.

The workers will build a new school in the neighborhood.

to develop or form something over time.

She needs to build confidence before her presentation.

to increase or enhance something, such as a physical characteristic or a skill.

They focused on building muscle through regular exercise.

Old English 'byldan', related to the noun 'beld', which means 'to build or construct'.

build up

To accumulate or increase gradually.

build on

To use something as a basis for further development.

build bridges

To establish cooperation or understanding between people or groups.

builder

A person who constructs or repairs buildings.

construction

The process of building something.

infrastructure

The basic physical systems of a business or society.

To create or develop something in a very basic, rough form.

I'm just trying to build something simple for the project.

To improve one's physique, especially through weight training.

He's been hitting the gym hard to build for summer.