to raise, to lift, to erect
1. to lift or move something upward
He raised his hand to ask a question.
Ele ergueu a mão para fazer uma pergunta.
2. to construct or build a structure
They erected a new building downtown.
Eles ergueram um novo edifício no centro.
3. to stand up or rise from a seated or lying position
She got up from the chair.
Ela se ergueu da cadeira.
4. to increase in height or elevation
The mountain rises above the clouds.
A montanha se ergue acima das nuvens.
Related Idioms & Phrases
erguer a voz - to raise one's voice
erguer-se contra - to stand up against, to rebel against
erguer um monumento - to erect a monument
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