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• Фразовый глагол, используемый для указания на использование чего-либо в качестве основы или фундамента для дальнейшего развития или прогресса.

A phrasal verb used to indicate using something as a basis or foundation for further development or progress.

uncountable · irregular verb · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

1. Develop furtherformal

   To use something as a basis for further development or progress.

   Развивать

   • We need to build on the success of our previous campaign.
   • The new theory builds on the work of earlier scientists.
   • She built on her initial idea to create a comprehensive plan.

   Synonymsadvancedevelopelaborateexpandextendimproveleverage

2. Add to an existing structureformal

   To construct an addition to an existing building or structure.

   Пристроить

   • They decided to build on a new wing to the hospital.
   • The architect proposed to build on an extra floor.
   • We are planning to build on a garage next year.

   Synonymsadd toenlargeextend

   Antonymsdemolishraze

Base verbbuild