build around

verb

built around; building around; builds around

: to develop or organize (something) by using (something, such as an idea) as its main or central part

We built our program around the idea that people need love and support.

Their lives are built around their children.

Examples of build around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So, Snider asked to cut his vocals and guitar first, and then have the band build around it. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2026

Rather than waiting for a $10 million EBITDA platform to appear, an investor can acquire a $3 million to $5 million EBITDA anchor company and build around it. — Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

According to Bitdefender's investigation, the malware was discovered on low-cost, multi-brand Android devices built around MediaTek chipsets. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Musk has been selling Wall Street on a future for his electric vehicle maker that's built around robotaxis and humanoid robots more than auto sales. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for build around

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• astound
• background