B2verbformalurbanhome
US/ɪˈrekt/
UK/ɪˈrekt/
to build something such as a wall, tent or statue, or to put it upright
In context
Workers erected a tall fence around the building site.
The campers erected their tents before it got dark.
A statue was erected in the square in his memory.
Words that go with erect
verb + noun
- erect a statueThey plan to erect a statue of the poet.
- erect a fenceThe farmer erected a fence along the road.
- erect a monumentA monument was erected to the soldiers.
- erect a tentWe erected a tent by the lake.
- erect barriersPolice erected barriers to control the crowd.
- erect a buildingThey erected a new building in just six months.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
erect up a tentCorrect: erect a tent