Phrase Hound found 19 phrases and 10 compound words that contain builds. The most common are listed below. Open builds in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 19
- builds upthird-person singular simple present indicative of build up: To erect; to construct.
- builds a casethird-person singular simple present indicative of build a case: to compile evidence that supports a charge against someone.
- builds downthird-person singular simple present indicative of build down: In solitaire card games, to place a card over another card of higher value (e.g. 4♦ over 5♣).
- back-buildsthird-person singular simple present indicative of back-build: Of a thunderstorm or supercell, to generates new cells on the side opposite its direction of movement.
- body-buildsthird-person singular simple present indicative of body-build: To take part in bodybuilding.
- builds bridgesthird-person singular simple present indicative of build bridges: Often followed by between or to: to establish friendly relations or links.
- builds characterthird-person singular simple present indicative of build character: To improve a person's character by developing personality traits such as resilience or responsibility.
- builds outthird-person singular simple present indicative of build out: To develop or expand (a system, structure, project, etc.).
- checked buildsplural of checked build: A special version of a software program that can provide advanced debug information in the event of a fault.
- jerry-buildsthird-person singular simple present indicative of jerry-build: To assemble a project in a hasty, sloppy manner, especially using cheap, inferior or improvised materials.
- new-buildsplural of new-build: A newly constructed building (especially one that is not yet occupied).
- re-buildsthird-person singular simple present indicative of re-build: To build again or anew.
- self-buildsplural of self-build: Supplied in kit form, for construction by the owner.
- sleeper buildsplural of sleeper build: A physique that may not appear attractive or appealing at first glance, only until it is flexed or uncovered.
- builds on sandthird-person singular simple present indicative of build on sand: To put something in an unstable position by failing to give it a secure foundation.
- builds air castlesthird-person singular simple present indicative of build air castles: To 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.
- builds castles in the airthird-person singular simple present indicative of build castles in the air: To 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.
- builds the plane while flying itthird-person singular simple present indicative of build the plane while flying it: To develop one's approach or strategy to a project while carrying out that project, and not beforehand.
- builds a better mousetrapthird-person singular simple present indicative of build a better mousetrap: To create a new product, method, or idea that is better than an existing version of something already common or widely used.
Compound words 10
- bodybuildsthird-person singular simple present indicative of bodybuild: To take part in bodybuilding.
- bookbuildsplural of bookbuild: A float of shares where the final price is determined only after a bidding phase.
- jerrybuildsthird-person singular simple present indicative of jerrybuild: To assemble a project in a hasty, sloppy manner, especially using cheap, inferior or improvised materials.
- misbuildsthird-person singular simple present indicative of misbuild: To build wrongly or badly.
- newbuildsplural of newbuild: A newly constructed building (especially one that is not yet occupied).
- outbuildsthird-person singular simple present indicative of outbuild: To build more or better than.
- overbuildsthird-person singular simple present indicative of overbuild: To perform excessive construction on a building or in an area.
- prebuildsthird-person singular simple present indicative of prebuild: To build ahead of time.
- selfbuildsplural of selfbuild: Supplied in kit form, for construction by the owner.
- underbuildsthird-person singular simple present indicative of underbuild: To build beneath another structure; provide a foundation or support for; undergird.