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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To make missiles nuclear-capable, Iran would also need to develop an atomic warhead small enough to fit in such a re-entry vehicle.
Between public sittings, Leah arranged private séances, social invitations, and whatever rest time they could fit in.
From Literature
"They were skilled craftspeople. You can tell they carried the objects with them. Many of them fit very well in the hand, just the right size to fit in the palm," says Dutkiewicz.
From BBC
Major Puff insisted that a complete history of all the puffin wars would fit in perfectly.
From Literature
They don't have to be fitted in warm regions to work, with colder Scandinavian countries like Norway, Sweden and Finland recording some of the highest numbers of installations.
From BBC
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