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build in

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌbɪld ˈɪn/

build in means: To include a feature, part, or extra time as part of something larger from the start.

verb

INCLUDE AS PARTB2

To include a feature, part, or extra time as part of something larger from the start.

  • We should build in extra time.
  • The designers built safety features into the machine.
  • Has the team built enough flexibility in?

How to use it: build something in (We built extra time in for delays.); build something into something (They built security checks into the software.)

Similar words: incorporate, include, integrate

Common phrases: build in flexibility, build in protection, build in something

FIT INSIDEB2

To make or fit something inside a larger structure, often as a fixed part of it.

  • They built in a cupboard.
  • We built the oven into the kitchen units.
  • Can you build shelves into that empty corner?

How to use it: build something in (The carpenter built the cupboards in.); build something into something (We built shelves into the wall.)

Similar words: install, fit

Common phrases: build in cupboards, build in shelves, build in something

Questions about build in

What does build in mean?

To include a feature, part, or extra time as part of something larger from the start.

What is build in in other languages?

Türkçe: dahil etmek · Español: incorporar · Français: intégrer · Deutsch: einbauen · Italiano: integrare · 日本語: 組み込む

How do you pronounce build in?

It is pronounced /ˌbɪld ˈɪn/.

How do you use build in in a sentence?

We should build in extra time. The designers built safety features into the machine.

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