build sth on sth

build sth on sth
UK US build (sth) on sth
Phrasal Verb with build({{}}/bɪld/ verb (built, built)
[T] to develop something that was started in the past or created by someone else: »

The study builds on research by the nation's leading geneticists.

»

She built her success on years of experience in the fashion industry.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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  • build sth in — UK US build sth in Phrasal Verb with build({{}}/bɪld/ verb (built, built) (also build sth into sth) ► [T] to include something as part of a plan, system, or agreement: »Legislators are building in additional measures to protect business interests …   Financial and business terms

  • build sth to order — build/make sth to order ► COMMERCE, PRODUCTION to make something for a specific customer, rather than making something in large numbers: »All our furniture is made to order. Main Entry: ↑order …   Financial and business terms

  • ˌbuild (sth) ˈup — phrasal verb same as build These exercises are good for building up leg strength.[/ex] • See: build up …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • ˌbuild sth ˈup — phrasal verb same as build Stevens played a key role in building up the company.[/ex] …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • ˌbuild sth ˈin — phrasal verb to make something part of a plan, system, or calculation The cost of hiring equipment is built into the price.[/ex] …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • build something on — ˌbuild sthˈon | ˌbuild sth ˈonto sth derived to add sth (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 last year. Main entry: ↑build …   Useful english dictionary

  • build something onto something — ˌbuild sthˈon | ˌbuild sth ˈonto sth derived to add sth (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 last year. Main entry: ↑build …   Useful english dictionary

  • build something around something — ˌbuild sth aˈround sth derived usually passive to create sth, using sth else as a basis • The story is built around a group of high school dropouts. Main entry: ↑buildderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • build something on something — ˈbuild sth on sth derived usually passive to base sth on sth • an argument built on sound logic Main entry: ↑buildderived …   Useful english dictionary

  • build — build1 W1S1 [bıld] v past tense and past participle built [bılt] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(make something)¦ 2¦(make something develop)¦ 3 be built of something 4¦(feeling)¦ 5 build bridges Phrasal verbs  build something around something  build… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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