build in

1. (transitive)To add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entity

2. (transitive)To build something in the interior of an entity

1. Rome was not built in a day.

   Рим не за один день був збудований. — Reyn

   ruМосква не сразу строилась. — al_ex_an_der

   deRom wurde nicht an einem Tag erbaut. — MUIRIEL

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2. Houses can't be built in this area.

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3. That castle was built in ancient times.

   deDiese Burg wurde in alten Zeiten erbaut. — Manfredo

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4. Tom built a house in the woods.

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5. You can't build anything in this area.

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irregular · Lesson

• build upзробити, робитиTo erect; to construct.
• build outTo develop or expand (a system, structure, project, etc.).
• build onTo add additional elements or components to (a framework, a concept, a device, etc.) in order to extend it.
• build inTo add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entity
• build downIn solitaire card games, to place a card over another card of higher value (e.g. 4♦ over 5♣).
• build intoTo add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entity