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fit in1Be socially compatible with other members of a group: he feels he should become tough to fit in with his friends...- On an endless search for what is needed to fit in and be socially acceptable, all sense of self is lost.
- She was confident of fitting in socially but, during her first term, the workload caused a few concerns.
- Early on, his drinking was linked to loneliness and an inability to fit in socially with his fellow players.
Synonyms conform, be in harmony, belong, blend in; accord, agree, concur, be in line; be assimilated into; match, square with informal click 1.1Be in harmony with other elements in a situation: her project fitted in with the organization’s general aims...- He said the deals were ‘a good package’ and fitted in with their strategy of expanding on both sides of the Atlantic.
- People were satisfied and extremely elated with the overall results, as they fitted in with the concept of a truly national party, even on face value.
- Helen Kidman, chairman of Ilkley Civic Society, said the guide was meant to inspire finer architecture that fitted in with the surrounding area.
1.2 (also fit into) Constitute part of a situation or larger structure: I don’t think I fit into his plans for next season...- We don't have any children of our own yet but I don't see how any child of ours would fit into such a situation.
- She just wasn't fitting into his plan at all tonight.
- Where do you see broadband and videostreaming fitting into your plans?
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