embed
to fix into a surrounding mass: to embed stones in cement.
to surround tightly or firmly; envelop or enclose: Thick cotton padding embedded the precious vase in its box.
to incorporate or contain as an essential part or characteristic: A love of color is embedded in all of her paintings.
Histology. to infiltrate (a biological tissue) with molten paraffin or other plastic material that later solidifies, enabling the preparation to be sliced very thin for viewing under a microscope.
Mathematics. to map (a set) into another set.
Grammar. to insert (a construction, as a phrase or clause) into a larger construction, as a clause or sentence.
to assign (a journalist) to travel with a military unit or a political campaign: The photojournalists were embedded in Afghanistan with U.S. troops.We've embedded a reporter with each of the presidential candidates.
to invite (an expert, creative professional, etc.) to work closely with a group or participate in a special event: We have embedded writers within our acting companies, and now have playwrights writing pieces for the actors they are working with.
Digital Technology. to place (text, images, sound, or computer code) in a computer file, HTML document, software program, or electronic device: Here's how to embed videos on your website.
to be or become fixed or incorporated, as into a surrounding mass: Glass embeds in the soft tar of the road.
a person who has been embedded, as with a military unit.
a period of time during which a person is embedded.
Origin of embed
1- Sometimes im·bed [im-bed] /ɪmˈbɛd/ .
Other words from embed
- em·bed·ment, noun
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How to use embed in a sentence
It concerns the anchorage of rods by the embedment of a few inches of their length in concrete.
Some Mooted Questions in Reinforced Concrete Design | Edward GodfreyAbove the centroid of compression there is nothing but a trifling amount of embedment of the stirrup.
Some Mooted Questions in Reinforced Concrete Design | Edward GodfreyMy brother appeared to be aroused by the shock, struggling about in his embedment, and finally sat up.
Disowned | Victor Endersby
British Dictionary definitions for embed
imbed
/ (ɪmˈbɛd) /
(usually foll by in) to fix or become fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding solid mass: to embed a nail in wood
(tr) to surround closely: hard rock embeds the roots
(tr) to fix or retain (a thought, idea, etc) in the mind
(often foll by with) to assign a journalist or be assigned as one to accompany an active military unit
(tr) grammar to insert (a subordinate clause) into a sentence
a journalist accompanying an active military unit
Derived forms of embed
- embedment, noun
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