build into
build into · builds into · built into · building into
To add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or…To add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entity
UK/bɪldˈɪn.tuː/US/bɪldˈɪn.tu/
» The bookshelves are built into the walls of my room.
Meaning
1 sensesTo add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entity
Examples
11 sentencesThe bookshelves are built into the walls of my room.
The protection circuit is built into the system.
A protection system has been built into this circuit.
deIn diesem System ist eine Schutzschaltung eingebaut. — Tamy
The modem was built into the computer.
Phone chargers should be built into everything.
Translations
1 languagesForms
builds into, building into, built into, built into| Base form | build into · to build into |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | builds into |
| Present participle | building into |
| Past simple | built into |
| Past participle | built into |
irregular · Lesson
Phrasal verbs
6 phrasal verbs- build upзробити, робитиTo erect; to construct.
- build outTo develop or expand (a system, structure, project, etc.).
- build onTo add additional elements or components to (a framework, a concept, a device, etc.) in order to extend it.
- build inTo add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entity
- build downIn solitaire card games, to place a card over another card of higher value (e.g. 4♦ over 5♣).
- build intoTo add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entity
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb