feed into

verb — 2 senses

feed into

verb
1

Of a river To be a tributary of another river or waterway.

  • The River Frome feeds into the Avon in the centre of Bristol.
2

Figuratively To perpetuate; to reinforce.

  • The high proportions of Asian students at prestigious universities feed into the stereotype of Asians putting a high value on education.

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