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embeds

[/ɪmˈbɛdz/]
verb
incorpora, embutir, insere
1. Third person singular present tense of 'embed': to fix or set firmly in a surrounding mass; to implant deeply
The jeweler embeds diamonds into the ring.
O joalheiro embutir diamantes no anel.
2. To include or incorporate something as an integral part
The teacher embeds critical thinking skills into the curriculum.
A professora incorpora habilidades de pensamento crítico no currículo.
3. In computing, to insert code or media content into a document or webpage
She embeds a video into her presentation.
Ela insere um vídeo em sua apresentação.
Synonyms
implantsinsertsincorporatesingrainsengraves
Antonyms
removesextractsdetachesseparates

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incorpora, embutir, insere
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
incorpora, encastra, insere
'Encastra' is more commonly used in Portugal for physical embedding

Related Idioms & Phrases

embed oneself in something - to become deeply involved in a situation or community
embedded journalist - a reporter who travels with military forces
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