to construct (something) by putting together materials gradually into a composite whole

to cause (something) to be constructed, esp to give instructions or provide finance for its construction

(+ on) to develop (a concept, scheme, or relationship) according to specified principles

Good teamwork is built on openness

to increase, enlarge, or develop (an organization or undertaking) gradually

The family has built the business over several generations

to carry out building work, esp to build houses or other premises

to increase gradually in size or intensity

In the following bars the music builds to a climax

the physical proportions of a person or animal, esp a person's figure of a usu specified type

an athletic build

something built or to be built, or the process of building it

a new build of nuclear rectors