Build onto

verb

To add or attach something to an existing structure.

They decided to build onto their house instead of moving to a new place.
Visual representation of "build onto" - To add or attach something to an existing structure.

Often appears as...

  • build onto a house
  • build onto a building
verb

To increase or expand something based on an existing success or foundation.

After the success of their first product, the company is looking to build onto their success.
Visual representation of "build onto" - To increase or expand something based on an existing success or foundation.

Often appears as...

  • build onto success
  • build onto knowledge

Usage tips

Approving

verb

To add or attach something to an existing structure.

They decided to build onto their house instead of moving to a new place.
Visual representation of "build onto" - To add or attach something to an existing structure.

Often appears as...

  • build onto a house
  • build onto a building
verb

To increase or expand something based on an existing success or foundation.

After the success of their first product, the company is looking to build onto their success.
Visual representation of "build onto" - To increase or expand something based on an existing success or foundation.

Often appears as...

  • build onto success
  • build onto knowledge

Usage tips

Approving

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "build onto"
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Construction Expansion

Used when enlarging physical structures like homes or buildings.

Illustration for Construction Expansion
The library will build onto the east wing to create more space for readers.
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Attachment Significance

Describes a significant addition, not just a minor change or repair.

Illustration for Attachment Significance
We plan to build onto the clinic to offer more medical services.
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Literally Building

Refers to actual construction activities, not metaphorical or abstract ideas.

Illustration for Literally Building
The school decided to build onto its sports facilities to encourage athletics.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Construction Expansion

Used when enlarging physical structures like homes or buildings.

Illustration for Construction Expansion
The library will build onto the east wing to create more space for readers.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Attachment Significance

Describes a significant addition, not just a minor change or repair.

Illustration for Attachment Significance
We plan to build onto the clinic to offer more medical services.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Literally Building

Refers to actual construction activities, not metaphorical or abstract ideas.

Illustration for Literally Building
The school decided to build onto its sports facilities to encourage athletics.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Construction Expansion

Used when enlarging physical structures like homes or buildings.

Illustration for Construction Expansion
The library will build onto the east wing to create more space for readers.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Attachment Significance

Describes a significant addition, not just a minor change or repair.

Illustration for Attachment Significance
We plan to build onto the clinic to offer more medical services.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Literally Building

Refers to actual construction activities, not metaphorical or abstract ideas.

Illustration for Literally Building
The school decided to build onto its sports facilities to encourage athletics.
Visual representation of the word "Build onto"

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