erect
/ɪˈrekt/verb
उच्चारण इरेक्ट
खड़ा करना, बनाना
Core word
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[T] formal
to build something; to put something in position and make it stand upright
खड़ा करना, बनाना
- erect a statue
- Workers erected a large stage for the Navratri celebrations.
- Workers erected a tent for the wedding in two hours.
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- A memorial was erected in the town square last year.
- The campers erected their tents before the sun set.
Synonyms build construct raise put up set up
Opposite demolish
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in a straight and vertical position
सीधा
- stand erect
- The guards stood erect during the national anthem.
- The soldier stood erect while the flag was raised.
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- Sit erect while you write, and your back will not hurt.
- The old man still walks with an erect posture.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
erect + building / structure (verb)
As a verb, erect means to build or put up a structure. It is formal and takes a direct object.
Verb के रूप में 'erect' का अर्थ कोई ढाँचा बनाना या खड़ा करना है। यह औपचारिक है और direct object लेता है।
- The villagers erected a statue in the square.
- Tents were erected on the field for the fair.
erect + something (concept)
Figuratively, erect means to set up a system or barrier: erect barriers to trade.
लाक्षणिक रूप से 'erect' का अर्थ कोई व्यवस्था या बाधा खड़ी करना है: erect barriers to trade।
- The country erected high tariff barriers.
erect (adjective): upright
As an adjective, erect describes something straight and vertical, also used for a person's posture.
Adjective के रूप में 'erect' सीधी और खड़ी चीज़ का वर्णन करता है, और व्यक्ति की मुद्रा के लिए भी आता है।
- The soldier stood erect at the gate.
- The tree grows erect.
erect vs. erected: be erected (passive)
In the passive, structures are erected by builders.
Passive में ढाँचे builders द्वारा erect किए जाते हैं।
- The monument was erected in memory of the martyrs.
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erect + noun
a statuea tenta fencea barriera monumenta wall
- The workers erected a fence around the park.
stand / walk + erect
standwalksithold oneselfremain
- She walked erect, with her head held high.
adverb + erect
fullynewlyrecentlyquicklyoriginally
- A newly erected bridge connects the two villages.
erect + purpose
in memory ofto commemorateas a memorialto protect
- A pillar was erected to commemorate the battle.
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- The government erected a memorial to the freedom fighters.
सरकार ने स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों की स्मृति में एक स्मारक बनवाया।
- Radhika sat erect during the interview and answered calmly.
राधिका साक्षात्कार के दौरान सीधी बैठी रही और शांति से उत्तर देती रही।
- The stage for the Republic Day show was erected overnight.
गणतंत्र दिवस कार्यक्रम का मंच रात भर में खड़ा कर दिया गया।
- Several tall towers have been erected along the highway.
राजमार्ग के किनारे कई ऊँचे टावर खड़े किए गए हैं।
- The plant has an erect stem and small leaves.
इस पौधे का तना सीधा खड़ा और पत्ते छोटे हैं।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ The statue was erect in the town square last year.
✓ The statue was erected in the town square last year.
Use the verb form erected in the passive; erect is the adjective or base verb.
Passive में क्रिया रूप 'erected' आता है; 'erect' adjective या base verb है।
✗ They erected up a tent.
✓ They erected a tent.
Erect needs no particle; use put up only for the phrasal verb.
'Erect' के साथ particle नहीं लगता; 'up' केवल phrasal verb 'put up' में आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These verbs all mean making something stand, but differ in formality.
ये क्रियाएँ किसी चीज़ को खड़ा करने के अर्थ में हैं, पर औपचारिकता में भिन्न हैं।
Formal; to build or raise a structure.
औपचारिक; कोई ढाँचा बनाना या खड़ा करना।
- They erected a monument.
General word for making a house or structure.
घर या ढाँचा बनाने के लिए सामान्य शब्द।
- They built a house.
Formal; to build something large or complex.
औपचारिक; बड़ी या जटिल चीज़ बनाना।
- They constructed a bridge.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Usage: erect a monument, statue or barrier.
प्रयोग में erect a monument, statue या barrier।