1 adjective a lot of buildingsthe town is very built-uptá mórchuid foirgneamh ar an mbailea built-up areaceantar a ndearnadh go leor tógála ann, limistéar foirgnithe2 adjective made higher by addition of sthcomhthógtha adj3 c m ubuilt-up roofingdíon comhthógtha3 adjective having reached high levelthere's built-up tension in the housetá an teannas ar tí pléascadh sa teach