Definition of erect - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
upright positioncause to stand upright or vertical
- He erected the fence posts carefully..
2.
constructionbuild or assemble a structure
- They plan to erect a new bridge.
3.
physiologicalcause to stand out or become firm
- The cold air made his hair erect.
4.
establishmentRare establish or set up a systemRare
- The government erected new regulations.
Adjective
1.
postureupright in posture or position; not bent or leaning
- The soldiers stood erect during the ceremony.
2.
physiologicalfirm or rigid after swelling with blood
- The cat's tail was erect as it sensed danger.
3.
plantRare growing vertically or at right anglesRare
- The erect stems supported the heavy flowers.
Expressions with erect
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partially upright or vertical
The old fence was semi-erect after the storm..
Origin of erect
Latin, erigere (to raise)
Terms with erect included in their meaning
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posture
maintain an erect sitting posture
posture
performed from an erect position
behavior
having a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait
horse riding
ride a horse with an erect and imposing posture
building
erect a structure hastily
upright
erect, not cut down
botany
perennial grass Poa pratensis with erect hairless leaves
movement
cause to become erect or pointed
build hastily
erect a structure hastily
construction
erect the initial structure of a building
euphemism
state of being partially erect
camping
erect or stay in a small tent
medical
abnormal downward curve of the erect penis
physiology
return of an organ to a non-erect state
plant
having erect branches forming a single column
plants
erect species of mesembryanthemum with red-orange flowers
astronomy
telescope producing an erect image for terrestrial use
plant
erect perennial herb in dry grassy areas
plants
erect Eurasian perennial grass with lustrous leaves
animals
dog breed with erect ears, muscular build, alertness and agility
animal
partly erect in stance or movement
construction
erect stanchions for support or structure
posture
standing upright or erect
verticality
state of being vertical or erect
Examples of erect in a sentence
The workers erected the tent in no time. The company will erect a new office building downtown. They decided to erect a statue in the park. The cat's fur erects when scared. The soldier's posture was erect. They erected a new department to handle complaints.
The city plans to erect a monument in the park. He remained erect despite the strong winds. The flagpole was erect after the storm. The dog's ears were erect as it listened intently. His posture was erect, showing confidence and alertness. The erect branches reached towards the sky. These erect plants thrive in the desert environment.
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- French:ériger, droit, ...
- German:aufstellen, aufrecht, ...
- Italian:erigere, eretto, ...
- Spanish:levantar, erguido, ...
- Portuguese:erguer, ereto, ...
- Chinese:竖立, 笔直的, ...
- Japanese:立てる, 直立している, ...
- Arabic:نَصَبَ, مُسْتَقِيم, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָקִים, זָקוּף, ...
- Russian:устанавливать, прямой, ...
- Ukrainian:встановлювати, прямий, ...
- Hindi:खड़ा करना, सीधा, ...
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