Squash into Meaning in English
expression
ˈskwɑʃ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
SKWAHSH IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
skwˈɒʃ/ /ˈɪntʊ
skw-OSH IN-tuh
Definition
To push people or things tightly together so they all fit into a small space. Commonly used for crowded situations, like fitting into a car or a small room.
Usage & Nuances
Informal or neutral expression. Often used as "squash into a car," "squash into a box," etc. Implies tightness or discomfort, but usually in a lighthearted or practical way. Not used for liquids or abstract ideas.
Spanish: apretujarse en - meterse a presión enPortuguese (BR): espremer-se em - apertar-se emPortuguese (PT): espremer-se em - apertar-se emChinese (Simplified): 挤进Chinese (Traditional): 擠進Hindi: में घुस जाना - ठूंसनाArabic: ينحشر في - يضغط نفسه فيBengali: ঠাসাঠাসি করে ঢোকা - গাদাগাদি করে ঢোকাRussian: втиснуться - влезть (в тесное пространство)Japanese: ぎゅうぎゅうに入る - 無理に入るVietnamese: chen chúc vào - nhồi nhét vàoKorean: 비집고 들어가다 - 끼어 들어가다Turkish: sıkışıp girmek - tıka basa dolmakUrdu: تنگ ہو کر داخل ہونا - گھسنا (تنگ جگہ میں)Indonesian: berdesakan masuk - berjejalan masuk
Example Sentences
We all tried to squash into the small elevator.
basic
Can we squash into the back seat?
basic
She squashed into her old jeans for the party.
basic
We somehow managed to squash into the crowded bus.
natural
You can’t squash into every event—you have to say no sometimes.
natural
They all squashed into the photo booth to take a funny picture.
natural