erect
adjective
upright in position or posture.
erecting
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present participleof erect.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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When makeshift roadblocks appeared, Minneapolis urged residents to stop erecting them, citing the need for emergency access, fire response, and roadways open for all.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Bolivians began demonstrating and erecting roadblocks in early May to demand salary increases, stable fuel supplies and measures to mitigate the worst economic crisis in 40 years.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Beatles tour guide Jackie Spencer posted last summer on social media that the increase in visitors and tours to the narrow streets had led to residents erecting a metal chain to manage access.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
Catalans have been erecting human towers—castells—to celebrate local festivities since the 18th century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
The first order of business was erecting a chain-link fence around the construction site.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
