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What does built-up mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word built-up? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Made of sections, one on top of the other.
  2. (of an area of land) Having buildings, especially having residences and high population density.
  3. (Britain) (of an area of land) Having street lights and therefore subject to a 30 mph speed limit.
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The students have already acquired a built-up hatred towards each other and, by splitting them up, this hatred will only increase.
It was the expression of the built-up frustration and rage amongst Muslims against the British Government and landlords.
It's far easier to get a higher level of safety for pedestrians and cyclists in a busy, built-up area if you have traffic signals.
But Essex County Council said its guidelines prevented the speed limit being reduced as it is not a built-up area.
Designs in which any type of built-up platform is raised off the floor are not allowed.
The whole built-up area of the town will be judged, generally speaking the area within the speed limits.

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