in ‧ te ‧ grate AC /ˈɪntəɡreɪt, ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/ BrE AmE verb [intransitive and transitive]
[ Word Family: verb : ↑ integrate ; noun : ↑ integration ; adjective : ↑ integrated ]
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: past participle of integrare , from integer ; ⇨ ↑ integer ]
1 . if two or more things integrate, or if you integrate them, they combine or work together in a way that makes something more effective
integrate (something) into/with something
Colourful illustrations are integrated into the text.
Transport planning should be integrated with energy policy.
computers of different makes that integrate with each other
2 . to become part of a group or society and be accepted by them, or to help someone do this
integrate (somebody) into/with something
We’re looking for people who can integrate with a team.
Many children with learning difficulties are integrated into ordinary schools.
3 . especially American English to end the practice of separating people of different races in schools, colleges etc SYN desegregate OPP segregate