build on
[verb]
Synonyms: rely (on or upon), bank (on or upon), calculate (on or upon), count (on), depend (on or upon), lot (on or upon), reckon (on), trust (in or to)

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

build on phrasal verb (see also build)

1. build something on something to base something on an idea or thing:
Our relationship is built on trust.

2. build on something to use your achievements as a base for further development:
The new plan will build on the success of the previous programme.

3. to add another room to a building in order to have more space
build something ↔ on
We’re planning to build on a conservatory.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

build on
build on (something)
to add another thing to something that already exists.
In his new book he builds on his own discoveries, and he builds on current theory.

The president is building upon the extraordinary commitment to volunteerism Americans have.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

build on something
build on (something)
to add another thing to something that already exists.
In his new book he builds on his own discoveries, and he builds on current theory.

The president is building upon the extraordinary commitment to volunteerism Americans have.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲