build around

phrasal 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 Last year, Lauren launched Crypto Café, an online platform built around demystifying cryptocurrency. —

John Russell, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024 Laptops built around the Lunar Lake chips are expected to launch in Q3 of this year. —

Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for build around

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