include
have as a part
If something includes something else, it has it as one part.
include someone/something; include something in something; include something among something
- The price includes breakfast and use of the hotel pool.
- The report includes data from more than fifty countries.
- Our team includes two designers and three engineers.
- Does the price include lunch?
- The box includes a charger.
- My job includes some travel.
add or count as part
To include something is to put it in a group, list, total, or plan.
include someone/something in something; include someone/something on a list; include something with something
- Please include your order number in the email.
- We need to include delivery costs in the final budget.
- She included a short note with the application.
- Please include your name.
- Include me on the list.
- We included tax in the total.
let take part
If you include someone, you let them be part of what you are doing.
include someone in something; feel included
- Try to include quieter students in the discussion.
- They included local residents in the planning process.
- I felt included when everyone asked for my opinion.
- Please include me in the meeting.
- She includes everyone in the game.
- I want to feel included.
- Base: include
- Plural: includes
all-inclusive
1Price including everything
Describes a holiday, hotel, or package where the price includes all main things like food, drinks, and activities.
- We booked an all-inclusive holiday so we don't have to worry about extra costs.
- The resort offers all-inclusive packages with meals and entertainment.
- An all-inclusive cruise can sometimes be cheaper than paying for everything separately.
all-inclusive
6including everything in one price
with everything or almost everything included in the price
- We booked an all-inclusive resort for our holiday.
- The conference offers an all-inclusive package with meals and accommodation.
- The price is all-inclusive, so there are no extra service charges.
batteries included
8ready to use with essentials supplied
coming with what is needed to work immediately
- The remote-control car comes with batteries included.
- It is a simple, batteries-included kit for beginners.
- I wish moving into a new apartment came with batteries included.
include in
1make part of something
to put someone or something into a group, activity, or plan as one of its parts
- Please include me in the meeting invitation.
- The study includes children from three different schools in its sample.
- We want to include local residents in the decision-making process.
include on
4put on a list or display
to add a name, item, or topic to a list, page, or agenda
- Her name was included on the guest list.
- We should include parking information on the website.
- The restaurant includes several vegan dishes on its menu.
included with
3supplied together with something
given or supplied together with something you buy or use
- A protective case is included with the phone.
- Free cloud storage is included with your subscription.
- Towels and sheets are included with the apartment.
including but not limited to
5introducing a non-exhaustive list
used to say "these are examples, but there may be others too"
- The policy applies to all company devices, including but not limited to laptops, tablets, and phones.
- Applicants must provide supporting documents, including but not limited to proof of address and photo identification.
- The course covers environmental issues, including but not limited to climate change and biodiversity.
inclusive of
1Including something in the total
Used to say that something is already counted in the total amount or price.
- The rent is $900 per month, inclusive of utilities.
- Tuition is inclusive of course materials and exam fees.
- The figure, inclusive of tax, comes to just under $500.
inclusive of
7including within the total or range
including something as part of the total, price, or period
- The fee is $120, inclusive of tax.
- The rental period runs from Monday to Friday, inclusive of both dates.
- These figures are inclusive of shipping costs.
not included
2excluded from what is provided
not part of the price, package, group, or plan
- Breakfast is not included, but there is a café next door.
- Delivery is not included in the advertised price.
- The museum pass covers general entry; special exhibitions are not included.