build a case

verb

to compile evidence that supports a charge against someone.

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gather a case
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Meanings

verbbuild a case (third-person singular simple present builds a case, present participle building a case, simple past and past participle built a case)

present singular third person builds a case · participle present building a case · participle past built a case · past built a case

  1. idiomaticto compile evidence that supports a charge against someone.
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    A 10-minute leaked video showing a group of Thai police officers allegedly manhandling a drug suspect, putting a plastic bag over his head to extort money from him, has gone viral, sparking outrage on social media. Thailand's police chief...told reporters on Tuesday the force will build the case and press charges once ready.

    2021 August 25, SCMP Reporter, “Death of Thai man after police extortion attempt captured on viral video, sparks public anger”, in This Week in Asia, South China Morning Post, retrieved 25 Aug 2021

    Synonyms: gather a case

Synonyms & antonyms

verbto compile evidence that supports a charge against someone.

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gather a case
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APA

build a case. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/build%20a%20case

MLA

“build a case.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/build%20a%20case. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “build a case,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/build%20a%20case.

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