compile

Everyday

1. To collect information or things and put them together, such as a list, book or report. tree →
2. (computing) To turn the code a programmer writes into a program the computer can run. tree →

In the lessons

In school, pupils compile a list, a scrapbook or a class report. In computing lessons, a compiler translates code like Rust into machine code. Phrases: compile a list, compile the code.

Examples

• We compiled a list of all the birds we saw. tree →
• The teacher compiled our stories into a book. tree →
• The code won't compile because of a mistake. tree →
• He compiled a playlist for the party. tree →
• Scientists compiled the data from many tests. tree →
• A dictionary is compiled by many writers. tree →
• Finally, I have to thank those by whose kindness in waiving their rights to some of these stories, I have been enabled to compile this book. tree →

Note

Said «com-PILE». A «compilation» is a collection, like a compilation album. In computing, «it doesn't compile» means the code has errors.