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to inline

to inline

1 5.9
To put something directly inside a document so it shows without a link
  • verb
  • /ˈɪnˌlaɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : incrustar
  • The "tupleclass encapsulating comparator" (the comparator for heap tuples in this case) is inlined.

Examples

  • Render it as much as possible on the server (templates, backbone.js inlined collections).

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  • Instead, we would inline this right here in line with this code.

  • And if you mutually inline the routines, you can get away without having to move the data between the filters much at all.

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  • One of the best activities is running or inline skating on a summer evening with the setting sun along Lake Saimaa in Taipalsaari, Finland; spectacular scenery!

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  • Also inlined all methods in good template style (you could just mark them inline instead, but I prefer the less verbose inline definition) -- sehe 2 days ago.

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  • You can inline the image directly into the HTML document for faster loading times.

  • Many developers choose to inline their CSS to improve performance on small web pages.

  • By deciding to inline the code, the developer made the document more efficient without external links.

Synonyms

to embed
vsto inline
  • Texting
39 3.9

Insert a video or code into a webpage so it shows and works there

inserts content directly within a file rather than linking externally

Antonyms

link
  • Texting
451 2.7

A part of a web page that opens another page or file

Compounds

7.4

A small row of tiny switches on a computer board used to set hardware options

Surface Forms

inline infinitive
inlined past
inlined past participle
inlining present participle
inlines third person singular

Etymology

Inline as a verb comes from in + line, meaning 'put into the main line or file'. To inline something is to put it directly inside a document or file instead of linking to it, so it appears right where it is needed.