build out onto (something)

build out onto (something)

To expand or extend a structure or building into a certain area. Our neighbors had to get a permit to build out onto the undeveloped tract behind their house. I know you guys would love to put an addition on your house, but there's just not enough room to build out onto your lot. We're going to build out onto the west side of the parking lot in order to expand this wing of the building.

See also: build, out

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build out onto something

to extend a building onto a particular space. We can build out onto the adjacent lot after we purchase it. We built out onto the area over the old patio.

See also: build, out

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