[transitive, intransitive] to make something, especially a building, by putting parts together. build (something) They have permission to build 200 new ...

​[singular] the process of building or constructing something. We are just completing the build of our new house. A defined build process ensures that your ...

1[transitive, intransitive] to make something, especially a building, by putting parts together build (something) They have permission to build 200 new houses.

To construct or erect a building or buildings; to engage in building as an activity, project, etc. Later also: to make a vehicle, model, etc., by putting parts ...

[uncountable, countable, usually singular] the shape and size of the human body a man with a stocky build

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun build, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

build in · ​to make something a permanent part of a larger structure. We're having new wardrobes built in. Manufacturers are building new security features into ...

to make something a permanent part of a larger structure. We're having new wardrobes built in. Manufacturers are now building modems into new computers.

to use something as a basis for further progress. This study builds on earlier work. We will continue to build on our previous success.

​to add something (for example, an extra room) to an existing structure by building. They've built an extension on. The new wing was built onto the hospital ...