C2verbtechnology
US/ɪmˈbed/
UK/ɪmˈbed/
to fix something firmly inside a material or a larger system
In context
Tiny sensors are embedded in the road to count passing vehicles.
You can embed the video in your website with one line of code.
Respect for nature is deeply embedded in many indigenous cultures.
Words that go with embed
adverb + verb
- deeply embeddedCoal is deeply embedded in the region's economy.
- firmly embeddedThe fossil was firmly embedded in the rock.
verb + preposition
- embedded inThe chip is embedded in the bank card.
verb + noun
- embed a videoTeachers often embed a video in their online lessons.
adjective + noun
- embedded systemsShe designs embedded systems for electric cars.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The sensor is embeded in the wall.Correct: The sensor is embedded in the wall.