Phrasal Verbs
to use something as a basis for further progress This study builds on earlier work. We will continue to build on our previous success.
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to base something on something an argument built on sound logic
to add something (for example, an extra room) to an existing structure by building They built an extension on the back of the house. The new wing was built onto the hospital last year.