fit in

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral
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Meaning: To find time for something; to belong socially

抽出时间;融入
Encontrar tiempo para algo; encajar socialmente
時間を作る;馴染む
시간을 내다; 어울리다

To schedule something or to feel accepted in a group.

把某事安排进日程。或者在一个群体中感到被接受。
Programar algo o sentirse aceptado en un grupo.
予定に入れること。または、グループに受け入れられていると感じること。
일정에 무언가를 넣거나, 집단에서 받아들여지는 느낌을 뜻한다.
Base verb: fit
Particle: in
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. I'll try to fit you in.
    我尽量安排你
    Intentaré haceros un hueco
    なんとか時間を作るようにします
    어떻게든 시간을 내 보겠습니다.
  2. She doesn't fit in here.
    她在这里格格不入
    Ella no encaja aquí
    彼女はここに馴染めない
    그녀는 여기에 어울리지 못한다.
  3. Can we fit in a quick meeting?
    我们能安排一个简短的会议吗?
    ¿Podemos meter una reunión rápida?
    短い打ち合わせを入れられる?
    짧은 회의를 끼워 넣을 수 있을까?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: scheduling, belonging

Tone: accommodating

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  • Fit it in
    安排进去
    Encajadlo
    予定に入れて
    일정에 넣어

Origin & History

From fitting into a space.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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