build in

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to incorporate or construct as an integral part

   to build in safety features

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build in Idioms  

1. Also, build into. Construct or include as an integral part; also, make automatic, concomitant, or inherent. For example, Frank Lloyd Wright liked to build in as much furniture as possible, not just bookcases but desks, tables, and the like, or We've got to build some slack into the schedule for this project. The literal usage referring to physical objects dates from the late 1920s. The figurative arose a decade or so later. Both are frequently used in past participle form, that is, built in.

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Example Sentences

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build in

On each occasion, the first two sessions have been played in hot, sunny conditions, only for clouds to build in the afternoon - a familiar weather pattern in Durban.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Hilton is saying build in new places, don’t force density.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

"It gives us the foundation to build in the world's largest financial market and bring the full Revolut experience to millions of Americans," he added.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

Of course, power providers build in redundancies to make up for these risks and model their best guesses for how long each piece of equipment will last.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Diana closed her eyes, and, feeling the scream build in her throat, she let go.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau

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