as part of sth
prep. phr..prep. phr.. Means something is one piece of a larger thing, event, or process.
prep. phr.. A complex preposition used to introduce a constituent element of a larger whole, system, activity, or process.
He works here as part of the team.
She visited the factory as part of her research for a new book on manufacturing.
The government introduced the controversial surveillance measures as part of a broader, undeclared strategy to centralize state power and monitor dissent.
This phrase is followed by a noun that names the larger group, plan, or system.
Explain that 'as part of' emphasizes the role or function of an element within the whole, whereas 'in' might just indicate location.
He joined the committee part of his job.He joined the committee as part of his job.The word 'as' is required to establish the relationship between the action and the larger context.