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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The pot was compact enough to fit in a palm, with a simple rim, a smooth dull gray surface, and no decoration.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
"Don't try and fit in. Please don't change to try and fit in because there are people who will fit in with you."
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
They became a staple of the indie scene through the 2000s, and fit in with the broader, decluttered millennial aesthetic that emerged in the 2010s.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
You’re making an impression with what you wear and really don’t want to give the boss or colleagues the impression that you don’t fit in here.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
I gotta fit in if I want to survive.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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