Erect — synonyms, erect antonyms, definition

1. erect (a)

cocked even horizontal level perpendicular plumb raised rectilinear standing straight upright vertical

2. erect (Verb)

animate assemble begin boost build build up conceive constitute construct contrive create devise dignify draw up effect elevate ennoble establish exalt fabricate • • •

erect (Verb) — (construction) Construct, build. ex. "erect a barn"

erect (Verb) — Cause to rise up.

bring up build construct elevate get up lift make raise cock up pitch prick prick up set up

3. erect (Adjective)

tumid unerect

erect (Adjective) — Not sloping in position or posture; positioned vertically. ex. "an erect stature" ex. "erect flower stalks" ex. "for a dog, an erect tail indicates aggression"

erect (Adjective) — (physiology) of sexual organs; stiff and rigid.

attitude position posture