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Definition nest in British English

nest verb

verb
/nest/
1

if a bird nests, it builds or uses a nest, especially to keep its eggs and babies in

Example

Do not disturb nesting birds or other wildlife.

Synonyms and related words
alight beat be on the wing
2

to organize information so that one part is contained inside another

Example

Supplementary units can be nested within a core unit.

Synonyms and related words
structure reorganize prioritize
2.1

to put information inside a computer program that contains other information of the same type

Example

nested Word documents

Synonyms and related words
access archive back up
Definition nest in British English