Meaning of the word nesting in English

What does nesting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

nesting

US /ˈnes.tɪŋ/
UK /ˈnes.tɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the action of building or occupying a nest

Example:
The birds were busy with their annual nesting.
We observed the intricate process of bird nesting.
2.

the arrangement of items one inside another

Example:
The efficient nesting of the containers saved a lot of space.
The software uses nesting to organize different functions.