fit in

Verb

fit in (third-person singular simple present fits in, present participle fitting in, simple past and past participle fit in or fitted in)

1. (ambitransitive) To be physically capable of going into a space.

   Synonyms:

   fit into, squeeze in, squeeze into

2. (figuratively, transitive) To designate a job, role, or task for.
   • Just show up ready for work, and they'll fit you in no matter what your skills are.
3. (figuratively, transitive) To incorporate into a schedule; to create an appointment, slot, or time for.
   • The dentist said he can't fit me in until Thursday.
   • I don't have time to work on your house today, but I'll fit it in tomorrow.

   Synonyms:

   squeeze in, work in

4. (figuratively, intransitive) To be or become of a like type with others; (especially) to be or become socially accepted.
   • The recluse did not fit in at the party.
   • KORRIS: They shunned you. Cursed you. Called you vile names, and you knew not why. Even now do you know why you are driven? Why you cannot relent — or repent — or confess — or abstain? How could you know? There have been no other Klingons to lead you to that knowledge.
     WORF: Yes — yes — those...1988 March 21, Heart of Glory (Star Trek: The Next Generation) (Science Fiction), Paramount Domestic Television, →OCLC

   Synonyms:

   belong

   Antonyms:

   stick out

5. (figuratively, intransitive) (followed by with) To conform, to be suitable.
   • I'm afraid that does not fit in with our plans.
6. (figuratively, intransitive) (used alone or followed by with) To be consistent or reconcilable (with other facts or ideas).
   • ; see also Thesaurus:agree
   • We felt confident about our previous theory, but the results of the latest experiments don't fit in.

   Synonyms:

   accord, agree, cohere, comport, conform, correspond, fit, harmonize, jibe, match