build on а) пристраивать We built the house on our own land. б) рассчитывать на что-л., на кого-л. I'd like to come with you but that's not a promise, don't build on it. Don't build on going abroad this summer, we may not have enough money. в) основывать что-л. на чем-л Don't build your hopes on the chairman's promises. The insurance business is built on trust.