Color in
/ˈkʌlər ɪn /B1
PreIntermediate
1. To apply color to the inside of a shape or outline using drawing tools such as crayons or markers.
- The children were asked to color in the pictures of animals in their coloring books.
- She likes to color in the designs in her sketchbook during her free time.
2. To figuratively add details or make something more vivid by embellishing or filling out.
- The author colored in his narrative with rich descriptions and vivid imagery.
- In her storytelling, she would always color in the facts to make them more interesting.
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