include

4 definitions • 11 examples

to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else:

The bill includes tax and service.

be included in sth Tax and service are included in the bill.

[ + -ing verb ] Your responsibilities will include making appointments on my behalf.

(of something) to have something smaller as a part of it, or to make something smaller part of it:

The hotel room charge includes breakfast.

The encyclopedia includes the names of all Nobel Prize winners.

Sheila asked to be included among the people going on the tour.

to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else:

The report includes detailed financial information for the past five years.

include sth in/on/with sth Examples included in the showcase did not appear in the final release.

Please include a photograph with your application.

to invite another person or company to be a part of something, such as a job or project:

We'll include one client on the board because of his connections to the oil industry.

include sb in sth Fourteen manufacturers were included in the primary development of the new aircraft.