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perustaa — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  • build verb To make something by putting materials or parts together according to a plan.
  • constitute verb To make up or form something when combined with other parts.
  • erect adjective Standing straight up; upright rather than leaning or bent over.
  • establish verb To set something up so firmly that it becomes permanent or generally accepted.
  • found verb Past tense and past participle of "find."
  • institute noun An organization set up for a particular purpose, often research, education, or a professional cause.

Senses

perustaa is used for these senses in English:

  • base (transitive) To give as its foundation or starting point; to lay the foundation of.
  • build (transitive) To develop or give form to (something) according to a plan or process.
  • build (transitive) To establish a basis for (something).
  • constitute (transitive) To set up; to establish; to enact.
  • erect (transitive) To set up or establish; to found; to form; to institute.
  • establish (transitive) To form; to found; to institute; to set up in business.
  • institute (transitive) To begin or initiate (something); to found.
  • set up shop (idiomatic) To establish a business.

base — full definition

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

build — full definition

  1. verb To make something by putting materials or parts together according to a plan.
  2. verb To gradually increase or strengthen something over time.
  3. verb To compile a piece of software from its source code into a runnable program.
  4. noun The general shape and size of a person's or animal's body.
  5. noun A particular version of a piece of software released during its development.

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