in ‧ clude S1 W1 /ɪnˈkluːd/ BrE AmE verb [transitive]
[ Word Family: verb : ↑ exclude ≠ ↑ include ; noun : ↑ exclusion ≠ ↑ inclusion ]
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: includere , from claudere 'to close' ]
1 . [not in progressive] if one thing includes another, the second thing is part of the first:
Does the price include postage?
His job includes looking after under-21 teams.
The curriculum includes courses in computing.
2 . to make someone or something part of a larger group or set OPP exclude :
The team is stronger now they’ve included Roscoe.
include something in/on something
Service is included in the bill.
Would you include a Walkman on your list of essentials?