ALL meanings of build
build
B b - verb build If you build something, you make it by joining things together. 3
- verb build If you build something into a wall or object, you make it in such a way that it is in the wall or object, or is part of it. 3
- verb build If people build an organization, a society, or a relationship, they gradually form it. 3
- verb build If you build an organization, system, or product on something, you base it on it. 3
- verb build If you build something into a policy, system, or product, you make it part of it. 3
- verb build To build someone's confidence or trust means to increase it gradually. If someone's confidence or trust builds, it increases gradually. 3
- verb build Build up means the same as build. 3
- verb build If you build on the success of something, you take advantage of this success in order to make further progress. 3
- verb build If pressure, speed, sound, or excitement builds, it gradually becomes greater. 3
- variable noun build Someone's build is the shape that their bones and muscles give to their body. 3
- verb build to make, construct, or form by joining parts or materials 3
- verb build to be a builder by profession 3
- verb build to order the building of 3
- verb build to base; found 3
- verb build to establish and develop 3
- verb build to make in a particular way or for a particular purpose 3
- verb build to increase in intensity 3
- verb build to add cards to each other to form (a sequence or set) 3
- verb build to add to the layout of cards on the table from one's hand 3
- noun build physical form, figure, or proportions 3
- verb transitive build to make by putting together materials, parts, etc.; construct; erect 3
- verb transitive build to order, plan, or direct the construction of 3
- verb transitive build to make a basis for; establish 3
- verb transitive build to cause to be or grow; create or develop 3
- intransitive verb build to put up a building 3
- intransitive verb build to have a house, etc. built 3
- intransitive verb build to be in the business of building houses, etc. 3
- intransitive verb build to increase in amount, force, etc.; grow or intensify 3
- intransitive verb build to depend or be based (on) 3
- noun build the way a thing is built or shaped; form or figure 3
- transitive verb build construct 1
- noun build body shape 1
- noun build style 1
- noun build computing 1
- intransitive verb build develop 1
- transitive verb build have built 1
- transitive verb build establish and develop: a career 1
- noun Definition of build in Technology (programming, systems) To process all of a project's source code and other digital assets or resources in order to produce a deployable product. In the simplest case this might mean compiling one file of C source to produce an executable file. More complex builds would typically involve compiling multiple source files, building library modules, packaging intermediate build products (e.g. Java class files in a jar file), adding or updating version information and other data about the product (e.g. intended deployment platform), running tests and interacting with a source code control system. The build process is normally automated using tools such as Unix make, Apache ant or as part of an integrated development environment. This is taken one step further by continuous integration set-ups which periodically build the system while you are working on it. 1
- verb with object build to construct (especially something complex) by assembling and joining parts or materials: to build a house. 1
- verb with object build to establish, increase, or strengthen (often followed by up): to build a business; to build up one's hopes. 1
- verb with object build to mold, form, or create: to build boys into men. 1
- verb with object build to base; found: a relationship built on trust. 1
- verb with object build Games. to make (words) from letters. to assemble (cards) according to number, suit, etc., as in melding. 1
- verb without object build to engage in the art, practice, or business of building. 1
- verb without object build to form or construct a plan, system of thought, etc. (usually followed by on or upon): He built on the philosophies of the past. 1
- verb without object build to increase or develop toward a maximum, as of intensity, tempo, or magnitude (often followed by up): The drama builds steadily toward a climax. 1
- noun build the physical structure, especially of a person; physique; figure: He had a strong build. 1
- noun build the manner or form of construction: The house was of modern build. 1
- noun build Computers. a version of a program after compilation, typically an update to an existing version made before the program is released. the process of producing a software build. a new version or update of data in a database or on a website: frequent, incremental builds of data. 1
- noun build Masonry. a vertical joint. the vertical dimension of a stone laid on its bed. 1