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erect
Universal Words
adjective, verb
adjective
1 (formal) in an upright position
SYNSTRAIGHT:
Stand with your arms by your side and your head erect.
2 (of the PENIS or NIPPLES) larger than usual, stiff and upright because of sexual excitement
verb [VN] (formal)
1 to build sth:
The church was erected in 1582. * to erect a wall / monument / statue
2 to put sth in position and make it stand upright
SYNPUTSTHUP:
Police had to erect barriers to keep crowds back. * to erect a tent / sign
3 to create or establish sth:
to erect trade barriers
