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Definition build in in American English

build in phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to build something such as a piece of furniture so that it becomes part of a wall or room

Example

They had built in a closet with mirrored doors.

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2

to make something part of a plan, system, calculation etc.

Example

The cost of renting equipment is built into the price.

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Definition build in in American English