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to build
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to assemble
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to collapse
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to concrete
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to construct
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to demolish
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to erect
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to excavate
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to glaze
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to knock down
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to level
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to plaster
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to pull down
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to rebuild
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to reconstruct
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to refurbish
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to reinforce
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to render
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to rewire
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to sand
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to support
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to clog
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to lay
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to install
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to inlay
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to maintain
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to design
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to engineer
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to weld
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to fabricate
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to dismantle
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to plan
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to inspect
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to frame
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to secure
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to seal
to build
to build
Verb
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b
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ɪ
l
l
d
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to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

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The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown.
Birds build intricate nests to protect their eggs.

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transitive
to assemble
to assemble
Verb
a
a
ss
s
e
ɪ
m
m
b
b
l
l
e
eɪ

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

disassemble

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transitive
to collapse
to collapse
Verb
c
k
o
ə
ll
l
a
æ
p
p
s
s
e

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

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intransitive
to concrete
Verb
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
c
k
r
r
e
i
t
t
e

to cover with a mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water

to construct
to construct
Verb
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
s
s
t
t
r
r
u
ə
c
k
t
t

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

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transitive
to demolish
to demolish
Verb
d
d
e
ɪ
m
m
o
ɑ
l
l
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

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transitive
to erect
to erect
Verb
e
ɪ
r
r
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

level

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transitive
to excavate
to excavate
Verb
e
ɛ
x
ks
c
k
a
ə
v
v
a
eɪ
t
t
e

to dig a hole or make a channel in the ground

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transitive
to glaze
Verb
g
g
l
l
a
eɪ
z
z
e

to insert a piece of glass into a building's window frame

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transitive
to knock down
to knock down
Verb
uk flag
/nˈɑːk dˈaʊn/

to destroy a structure such as building or wall

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
knock
phrase's particle
down
to level
Verb
l
l
e
e
v
v
e
ə
l
l

to destroy a building, area, etc. completely

raise

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transitive
to plaster
Verb
p
p
l
l
a
æ
s
s
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r

to cover a wall, ceiling, etc. with a soft usually white material that is made of sand, water, and lime in order to smooth its surface

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transitive
to pull down
to pull down
Verb
uk flag
/pˈʊl dˈaʊn/

to demolish a structure or building, typically by pulling it apart or taking it down piece by piece

raise

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transitive
Phrasal Status
separable
phrase's verb
pull
phrase's particle
down
to rebuild
Verb
uk flag
/ɹiˈbɪɫd/

to build something once again, after it has been destroyed or severely damaged

to reconstruct
to reconstruct
Verb
uk flag
/ˌɹikənˈstɹəkt/

to make or build something once again after it has been destroyed or damaged

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transitive
to refurbish
to refurbish
Verb
uk flag
/ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

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transitive
to reinforce
to reinforce
Verb
r
r
ei
iɪ
n
n
f
f
o
ɔ
r
r
c
s
e

to strengthen a substance or structure, particularly by adding extra material to it

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transitive
to render
Verb
r
r
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d
e
ɜ
r
r

to cover the surface of a wall with plaster or cement

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transitive
to rewire
Verb
uk flag
/ɹiˈwaɪɝ/

to replace or install new electrical wiring in something, like a building or a machine

to sand
to sand
Verb
s
s
a
æ
n
n
d
d

to rub a surface with sandpaper or another abrasive material to smooth, shape, or remove imperfections

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transitive
to support
to support
Verb
s
s
u
ə
pp
p
o
ɔ
r
r
t
t

to hold a person or thing in position or prevent them from falling

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transitive
to clog
to clog
Verb
c
k
l
l
o
ɑ
g
g

to make it so that nothing can move through something

unclog

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transitive
to lay
Verb
l
l
a
e
y
ɪ

to set or install something in place, such as laying bricks or tiles

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transitive
to install
to install
Verb
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
t
t
a
ɔ
ll
l

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

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transitive
to inlay
to inlay
Verb
i
ɪ
n
n
l
l
a
e
y
ɪ

to put decorative pieces of wood or metal into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

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transitive
to maintain
Verb
m
m
ai
eɪ
n
n
t
t
ai
eɪ
n
n

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

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transitive
to design
to design
Verb
d
d
e
ɪ
s
z
i
aɪ
g
n
n

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

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transitive
to engineer
to engineer
Verb
e
ɛ
n
n
g
ʤ
i
ɪ
n
n
ee
ɪ
r
r

to design, build, or plan something systematically and skillfully, especially using scientific principles and technical knowledge

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transitive
to weld
to weld
Verb
w
w
e
e
l
l
d
d

to join two or more pieces of metal together using heat and pressure

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transitive
to fabricate
to fabricate
Verb
f
f
a
æ
b
b
r
r
i
ə
c
k
a
eɪ
t
t
e

to create or build something by combining different parts or components, either artificial or natural

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transitive
to dismantle
to dismantle
Verb
d
d
i
ɪ
s
s
m
m
a
æ
n
n
ə
t
l
l
e

to take apart or disassemble a structure, machine, or object, breaking it down into its individual parts

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transitive
to plan
Verb
p
p
l
l
a
æ
n
n

to design or create a blueprint, layout, or diagram for a project or undertaking

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transitive
to inspect
to inspect
Verb
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
p
p
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t

to carefully examine something to check its condition or make sure it meets standards

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to frame
Verb
f
f
r
r
a
eɪ
m
m
e

to construct or create the basic structure or framework of something, such as a building, by assembling its supporting elements

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to secure
to secure
Verb
s
s
e
ɪ
c
k
u
jʊ
r
r
e

to fasten or lock something firmly in place to prevent movement, damage, or unauthorized access

unfasten

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ditransitive
to seal
Verb
s
s
ea
i:
l
l

to close, fasten, or secure something tightly or airtight using a sealant, adhesive, or other means to prevent the passage of air, water, or other substances

Grammatical Information:

transitive

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