erected
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɪˈɹɛktəd// UK //ɪɹˈɛktɪd// erect·ed
v. to build or put up a structure like a wall, building, or statue. You use this when something is being raised from the ground into a standing position.
v. to construct or raise a structure into a vertical position. Transitive; frequently used in formal or technical descriptions of construction and monument placement.
The workers erected a tall fence around the garden.
The city council erected a bronze statue in the park to honor the local hero's achievements.
To prevent further erosion along the coastline, engineers erected a series of concrete barriers designed to break the force of incoming waves during high tide.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.