Not spread out or decumbent How to use erect in a sentence. Past simple and past participle of erect 2 To build a building, wall, or other structure See examples of erected used in a sentence. Erected synonyms, erected pronunciation, erected translation, english dictionary definition of erected
Being in a vertical, upright position Definition of erect verb from the oxford advanced learner's dictionary Erect something to build something The church was erected in 1582 They’re going to build on the site of the old power station They’re putting up new hotels in order to boost tourism in the area.
If you stand erect, you hold your body as tall as possible Erect comes from the latin word erectus, meaning “upright, elevated, lofty” or “eager, alert, aroused.” If people erect something such as a building, bridge, or barrier, they build it or create it Opposition demonstrators have erected barricades in roads leading to the parliament building. The war memorial was erected in 1950 The soldiers had erected barricades to protect themselves.
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