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engraft

/ɛnˈɡræft/ verb · British & US
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What does engraft mean?

verb

to join or unite (a graft) to a stem or stock, or to join (one thing) to another, as a branch to a tree. to introduce or implant (a new idea, practice, etc.) into a system or organization.

Example

"The new policy was engrafted into the company's existing code of conduct."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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