fit in
phrasal verb·3 senses·particle in
Meanings
Have enough space or time for someone or something
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“Can you fit me in tomorrow?”
“Can you fit me in before your last patient?”
Be accepted by a group socially
Why “in”? You step inside the circle. To be in is to belong or take part.
“He didn't fit in at school.”
“She fit in with the new team quickly.”
“She quickly fitted in at the new school.”
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?
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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
be in
Same in pattern: inside
Be present at home or at work
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
breathe in
Same in pattern: inside
Inhale air
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
build in
Same in pattern: inside
Include something as a permanent part of a design
buy in
Same in pattern: inside
Purchase a stock of something for use later
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