build in
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Definition
Verb: * To make something an integral or permanent part of a larger structure, system, or agreement. It implies the feature is included from the beginning as part of the original design or plan, not added later.
Usage and Examples
- In Construction/Design:
- The architect decided to build in bookshelves on either side of the fireplace.
- This model has a built-in camera for video calls.
- In Systems/Agreements:
- The software builds in automatic backups to prevent data loss.
- We should build in a review period before the final decision is made.
Advanced Usage
- "Built-in" (Adjective): Used to describe a feature that is an integral part of something.
- The car comes with built-in navigation.
- She has a built-in advantage because of her experience.
Variants and Related Words
- Incorporate (verb): To include something as part of a whole.
- Integrate (verb): To combine one thing with another to form a whole.
- Embed (verb): To fix something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.
Synonyms
- Incorporate
- Integrate
- Include
- Embed
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Build into: Often used interchangeably with "build in," especially when specifying what the larger system is.
- Flexibility was built into the original plan.
Verb
- make something an integral part of something else
- we can build in a special clause to make the contract better for you