fit in
Britishverb
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(tr) to give a place or time to
if my schedule allows it, I'll fit you in
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(intr, adverb) to belong or conform, esp after adjustment
he didn't fit in with their plans
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Also, fit into . Provide a place or time for. For example, We can't fit in another appointment—there's no time , or That tree won't fit into the hole you've dug . [Late 1600s]
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fit in with . Be suited to, belong. For example, I just don't fit in with this group , or Her mood fitted in with the sad occasion .
Example Sentences
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His early attempts to fit in did not go well; the other monkeys gave him either the cold shoulder or a very hard time.
From Los Angeles Times
"The fact that some of the Asgards, which are our ancestors, were able to use oxygen fits in with this very well," Baker said.
From Science Daily
She said a cooling system fitted in the mortuary was not working and was unsuitable anyway because of the size of the room.
From BBC
But where he and Gavin Stone — another hurler returning from major surgery — fits in remains a question.
From Los Angeles Times
Wiegman will need to manage players like Kelly, Bronze and Keira Walsh who have not been fully fit in recent weeks and they may not be able to start both games.
From BBC
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