build on

verb

built on; building on; builds on

transitive verb

: to use as a foundation

building on past experience

Examples of build on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite a recent playoff sweep and significant roster changes under new management, including trading Kevin Durant, the Suns aim to build on last season's surprising playoff appearance with Brooks as a key piece. — Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Open models can be downloaded, customized and used as building blocks for new AI products, making adoption a gauge of which technologies developers are choosing to build on. — Saritha Rai, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026

China’s rise as a manufacturer was built on coal, but its leaders have also long been concerned about pollution and climate change. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 15 Aug. 2026

The Google Pixel Watch 5 builds on its predecessor with a new processor, improved GPS, Gemini Intelligence for proactive assistance, and a Health Guardian for monitoring blood pressure and insulin resistance. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for build on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon