Collocations for erect - adj.
1. standing/sitting straight up
VERBS
be, sit, stand
He sat very erect, listening intently.
He sat very erect, listening intently.
hold sth
She held her head erect as she walked proudly up to the platform.
She held her head erect as she walked proudly up to the platform.
ADV.
very
2. stiff
VERBS
be | become
ADV.
completely, fully | stiffly