Blend in Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɫɛnd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
BLEND-in
blˈɛnd/ /ˈɪn
blend-IN
Definition
To look, act, or seem similar to those around you so that you are not noticed or do not stand out.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both social and physical contexts: 'blend in with the crowd' (not attract attention) or 'blend in with the background' (not stand out visually). Slightly informal; often contrasted with 'stand out'.
Spanish: integrarse - mezclarse - pasar desapercibidoPortuguese (BR): se misturar - se enturmar - passar despercebidoPortuguese (PT): misturar-se - integrar-se - passar despercebidoChinese (Simplified): 融入 - 融合 - 不引人注意Chinese (Traditional): 融入 - 融合 - 不引人注意Hindi: घुल-मिल जाना - मिल जाना - ध्यान न खींचनाArabic: ينسجم مع - يندمج مع - لا يلفت الانتباهBengali: মিশে যাওয়া - মিশে মেলাRussian: сливаться - вписыватьсяJapanese: 溶け込むVietnamese: hòa nhập - hòa lẫnKorean: 섞여들다 - 자연스럽게 섞이다Turkish: uyum sağlamak - karışmak (görünmemek)Urdu: گم ہو جانا - گھل مل جاناIndonesian: berbaur - menyatu
Example Sentences
She tried to blend in at her new school.
basic
The brown bird blends in with the tree bark.
basic
He wears grey clothes to blend in with the crowd.
basic
If you don't want attention, just blend in and act normal.
natural
It's hard to blend in when everyone else knows each other.
natural
His quiet personality helps him blend in anywhere he goes.
natural