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