Erecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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erecting

 

[ ษชหˆrษ›ktษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

building something

Erecting refers to the act of constructing or putting up a structure, such as a building, fence, or monument. It often involves assembling various materials to create a stable and upright formation. This term is commonly used in construction and engineering contexts. The process of erecting can also apply to temporary structures, such as tents or stages for events. In a more abstract sense, it can refer to the establishment of systems or organizations.

Synonyms

building, constructing, establishing, raising

Examples of usage

  • They are erecting a new skyscraper downtown.
  • The workers were busy erecting scaffolding.
  • Erecting the monument took several months of planning.
  • After the storm, they began erecting temporary shelters.

Translations

Translations of the word "erecting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น erigindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช errichten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendirikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒะตะดะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wznoszenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต erecting

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉriger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ erigir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dikey

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ์šฐ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅู†ุดุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vystavovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stavenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅปบ้€ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ postavljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reisa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaldฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ erigir

Etymology

The word 'erecting' comes from the Latin verb 'erigere', which means 'to raise up' or 'to erect'. It evolved through Middle French, where 'รฉriger' also conveyed the idea of building or setting up a structure. By the time it entered the English language in the 15th century, 'erect' had retained its meaning related to construction and physical elevation. The root forms are often associated with physicality and stability, emphasizing the intention behind building or creating structures that stand upright. Over centuries, the term has been applied to various contexts including architecture, sculpture, and even metaphorically to describe setting up systems or initiatives in other fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,710, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.