Phrase Hound found 32 phrases and 30 compound words that contain build. The most common are listed below. Open build in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 32
- build upTo erect; to construct.
- build a caseto compile evidence that supports a charge against someone.
- build outTo develop or expand (a system, structure, project, etc.).
- new-buildAlternative form of newbuild: A newly constructed building (especially one that is not yet occupied).
- build-to-orderOf or relating to a public housing system whereby flats are built according to demand.
- Build system
- pro-buildTo build prior to necessity.
- build bridgesOften followed by between or to: to establish friendly relations or links.
- body-buildAlternative form of bodybuild: To take part in bodybuilding.
- build downIn solitaire card games, to place a card over another card of higher value (e.g. 4♦ over 5♣).
- self-buildSupplied in kit form, for construction by the owner.
- post-buildAfter the build step that creates an executable program from source code.
- build-upsplural of build-up: To erect; to construct.
- pre-buildOccurring before a build.
- build characterTo improve a person's character by developing personality traits such as resilience or responsibility.
- back-buildOf a thunderstorm or supercell, to generates new cells on the side opposite its direction of movement.
- re-buildAlternative form of rebuild: To build again or anew.
- build castles in the airTo have any desire, idea, or plan that is unlikely to be realized; to imagine visionary projects or schemes; to have an idle fancy or a pipe dream; to daydream.
- build a better mousetrapTo create a new product, method, or idea that is better than an existing version of something already common or widely used.
- build plateA removable sheet or platform attached to the surface of a 3D printer's print bed.
- checked buildA special version of a software program that can provide advanced debug information in the event of a fault.
- build platesplural of build plate: A removable sheet or platform attached to the surface of a 3D printer's print bed.
- jerry-buildAlternative form of jerrybuild: To assemble a project in a hasty, sloppy manner, especially using cheap, inferior or improvised materials.
- build on sandTo put something in an unstable position by failing to give it a secure foundation.
- sleeper buildA physique that may not appear attractive or appealing at first glance, only until it is flexed or uncovered.
Compound words 30
- cobuildTo build with another person or people.
- upbuildTo build up (literally).
- jerrybuildTo assemble a project in a hasty, sloppy manner, especially using cheap, inferior or improvised materials.
- outbuildTo build more or better than.
- misbuildTo build wrongly or badly.
- underbuildTo build beneath another structure; provide a foundation or support for; undergird.
- prebuildTo build ahead of time.
- unbuildTo dismantle or deconstruct (something previously built).
- bookbuildA float of shares where the final price is determined only after a bidding phase.
- buildabilityThe quality of being buildable.