1. erect
this building was erected in the twenties
to stand erect
A memorial to her was erected after her death.
the definition of erect is standing straight up. A groundhog standing erect. How does one erect a tent?
The police have erected barriers on all roads in order to catch the escaped prisoners.
We're going to erect a large maruqee for the wedding, so we can keep the guests dry if it rains.
the building was erected in 1845
Ned held the flag erect.
Nobody intends to erect a wall.