build on something — build on (something) to add another thing to something that already exists. In his new book he builds on his own discoveries, and he builds on current theory. The president is building upon the extraordinary commitment to volunteerism Americans… … New idioms dictionary
build into something — build (something) into (something) to make a feature part of the design of something. We have built new data security into the software design. The schedule has a lot of free time built into it … New idioms dictionary
build on something — ˈbuild on sth derived to use sth as a basis for further progress • This study builds on earlier work. • We will continue to build on our previous success. Main entry: ↑buildderived … Useful english dictionary
build in/into — [phrasal verb] build in (something) or build (something) in or build (something) in/into (something) : to make (something) a part of (something else) Carmakers are beginning to … Useful english dictionary
build onto — [phrasal verb] build onto (something) or build (something) onto (something) : to add (a new room) to a structure that already exists They built a new garage onto their house. They built onto their house … Useful english dictionary
build in — (something) to include a feature when something is being put together. You should build in some way to cancel the contract if things don t work out. Software developers built in a word processor … New idioms dictionary
build on — (something) to add another thing to something that already exists. In his new book he builds on his own discoveries, and he builds on current theory. The president is building upon the extraordinary commitment to volunteerism Americans have … New idioms dictionary
build — 1 /bIld/ verb past tense and past participle built /bIlt/ 1 MAKE STH (I, T) to make something, especially a building or something large: Are they going to build on this land? | build sb sth: Nick said he d build us a fitted wardrobe. 2 MAKE STH… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
build up — verb 1. enlarge, develop, or increase by degrees or in stages (Freq. 7) build up your savings • Derivationally related forms: ↑buildup • Hypernyms: ↑increase • Verb Frames: Somebody s some … Useful english dictionary
build up — see build up 1) PHR V ERG If you build up something or if it builds up, it gradually becomes bigger, for example because more is added to it. [V P n (not pron)] The regime built up the largest army in Africa... [V P n (not pron)] The collection… … English dictionary