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 erect erect /ɪˈrɛkt/

adjective

  1. () Upright in position or posture  ( upright , vertical , erect )
    upright in position or posture
     An erect stature
    an erect stature
     Erect flower stalks
    erect flower stalks
     For a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression
    for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression
     A column still vertical amid the ruins
    a column still vertical amid the ruins
     He sat bolt upright
    he sat bolt upright
  2. (physiology) of sexual organs; stiff and rigid  ( erect , tumid )
    (physiology) of sexual organs; stiff and rigid

verb

  1. () Construct, build, or erect  ( rear , raise , put up , erect , set up )
    construct, build, or erect
     Raise a barn
    Raise a barn
  2. Cause to rise up  ( erect , rear )
    cause to rise up