Definition of Embed
Embed
em·bed
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To fix or set something firmly into a surrounding material or structure.
e.g. The company will embed a tracking device in each new smartphone.
(verb)
to enclose or envelop by surrounding;
e.g. The thick cotton padding will embed the delicate vase so that it won't break when it is shipped.
(verb)
to incorporate something (such as a characteristic or element) into something;
e.g. A mother embeds love in all her cooking.
(verb)
to attach a journalist in a military unit to cover a conflict in the news;
e.g. The news correspondent will be embedded with the navy to cover the conflict.
(verb)
to insert a media file or link into a computer document;
e.g. I have embedded the homework exercise link in the document below.
(noun)
a journalist who has been attached or embedded into a military unit;
e.g. The junior embed did a great job of covering the events with the navy.
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