fit in
phrasal verb·3 senses·particle in
Meanings
Have enough space or time for someone or something
Why “in”? A person or thing enters or remains within a space, limit, activity, or feeling.
“Can you fit me in tomorrow?”
“Will this table fit in the lift?”
Be accepted by a group socially
Why “in”? A person, idea, effort, or item becomes part of a group, activity, or plan.
“He didn't fit in at school.”
“She fit in with the new team quickly.”
“After a few weeks, Lena fitted in at her new job.”
Match or be compatible with a wider plan
“How does this fit in with our strategy?”
“The new feature fits in with the plan.”
Test yourself
“Can you fit me in tomorrow?” What does it mean?
Nearby in the meaning map
Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
blend in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Look or behave like the people around you
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
break in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Enter a building illegally by force; Interrupt a conversation and begin speaking
bring in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
chain in
Same in pattern: inside
Hold someone or something in place using chains
check in
Same in pattern: inside
Register at a hotel, airport or event; Hand over luggage to be loaded onto a plane; Briefly contact someone to update them
chime in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Add a comment to a conversation
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