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/ɪmˈbɛd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to fix (an object) firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.
The surgeon had to embed the pins in the patient's broken bone securely.
to include (an idea, term, or image) as an integral part of a context.
The teacher asked the students to embed a quote from the book into their essays.
to place (known content) into a digital format or within another medium.
You can embed a video in your presentation to make it more engaging.
to insert or incorporate a component into a larger system or structure.
The software allows developers to embed third-party applications into their websites.
in computing, to fix data in a specific location in a file or database.
Make sure to embed the database connection string in the configuration file.
Etymology
Early 19th century: from en- 'in' + bed 'to set or place'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
embed in
To incorporate something within another thing; to make something an essential part of.
embed code
A piece of HTML or script that allows you to insert media or functionality into a website.
Related Words
embedment
The act of embedding or the state of being embedded.
embedded
Placed or fixed firmly and deeply within something.
Slang Meanings
To place something within a system or environment, often used in tech.
I embedded the video in my coding project.
To become part of a group or community.
She really manages to embed herself in any team she joins.