B1verbworktechnology
US/kənˈstrʌkt/
UK/kənˈstrʌkt/
to build something such as a building, road or bridge; also to form an idea or argument
In context
The new bridge was constructed in just eighteen months.
The city plans to construct a second metro line across the river.
Each student must construct a clear argument using evidence from the text.
Words that go with construct
verb + noun
- construct a buildingIt took three years to construct the building and its car park.
- construct a bridgeEngineers constructed a bridge strong enough to survive floods.
- construct an argumentGood essays construct an argument step by step.
- construct a modelScientists constructed a computer model to predict future floods.
adverb + verb
- newly constructedWe moved into a newly constructed apartment block near the park.
- carefully constructedHer speech was carefully constructed to avoid offending anyone.