INSET


Meaning of INSET in English

I. in ‧ set 1 /ˈɪnset/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

1 . a small picture, map etc in the corner of a page or larger picture etc, which shows more detail or information:

The venture earned Mr Taylor (inset) millions of dollars.

2 . something which is fixed into or onto the surface of something else:

a pendant with a diamond inset

II. in ‧ set 2 /ɪnˈset/ BrE AmE verb ( past tense and past participle inset , present participle insetting ) [transitive]

1 . if something is inset with decorations or jewels, they are fixed into or on its surface

inset something with something

a wooden box inset with ivory

inset something into something

spotlights inset into the ceiling

2 . to put a small picture, map etc on a printed page

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.