ALL meanings of building
build·ing
B b - countable noun building A building is a structure that has a roof and walls, for example a house or a factory. 3
- noun building something built with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory 3
- noun building the act, business, occupation, or art of building houses, boats, etc 3
- noun building anything that is built with walls and a roof, as a house or factory; structure 3
- noun building the act, process, work, or business of constructing houses, ships, etc. 3
- noun building the physical structure, especially of a person; physique; figure: He had a strong build. 1
- noun building the manner or form of construction: The house was of modern build. 1
- noun building 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 building Masonry. a vertical joint. the vertical dimension of a stone laid on its bed. 1
- verb with object building to construct (especially something complex) by assembling and joining parts or materials: to build a house. 1
- verb with object building to establish, increase, or strengthen (often followed by up): to build a business; to build up one's hopes. 1
- verb with object building to mold, form, or create: to build boys into men. 1
- verb with object building to base; found: a relationship built on trust. 1
- verb with object building Games. to make (words) from letters. to assemble (cards) according to number, suit, etc., as in melding. 1
- verb without object building to engage in the art, practice, or business of building. 1
- verb without object building 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 building 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
- abbreviation BUILDING build 1
- noun building act of building 1
- noun building structure 1
- noun building (Uncountable Noun) The act or process of building. 0
- noun building A closed structure with walls and a roof. 0
- verb building present participle of build. 0