Meaning & use
erect
To build or construct something, typically by putting its parts together and setting it upright.
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Workers erected the scaffolding around the tower in just two days.
The organizers erected a large tent for the outdoor wedding reception.
A note on using this word
Erect is more formal than 'put up'; it is commonly used for structures like buildings, monuments, and barriers.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Standing straight up; in a vertical, upright position.
The soldier stood erect with his shoulders back and chin level.
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