build in

• IPA^(key): /bɪldˈɪn/

build in (third-person singular simple present builds in, present participle building in, simple past and past participle built in)

1. (transitive) to add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entity
2. (transitive) to build something in the interior of an entity

• (to add components to a larger entity without interfering with the purpose or functionality of the larger entity): build into

• built-in

• inbuild