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Sth Erect Verb ɪˈrekt  Word Origin  Example Bank

Front erect
Back erect
adjective, verb
BrE /ɪˈrekt/
NAmE /ɪˈrekt/
adjective
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1 (formal) in a vertical position
straight
Stand with your arms by your side and your head erect.
2 (of the penis or nipples) larger than usual, stiff and standing up because of sexual excitement
verb
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(formal)
1 ~ sth to build sth

The church was erected in 1582.
2 ~ sth to put sth in position and make it stand vertical
put sth up
Police had to erect barriers to keep crowds back.
to erect a tent
3 ~ sth to create or establish sth

to erect trade barriers

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