Squash in Meaning in English
expression
ˈskwɑʃ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
SKWAHSH IN
skwˈɒʃ/ /ˈɪn
skw-OSH IN
Definition
To fit something or someone into a small space, or to add something into a schedule or group even when there isn’t much room or time.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used for physical space ('Can we squash in another chair?') or time ('I'll try to squash you in at 3 PM'). Similar to 'fit in', but suggests tightness or difficulty. Rarely used in formal writing.
Spanish: apretujar(se) - meter a la fuerza - encajar a presiónPortuguese (BR): espremer - apertar - encaixar à forçaPortuguese (PT): espremer - apertar - encaixar à forçaChinese (Simplified): 挤进Chinese (Traditional): 擠進Hindi: भीड़ में घुसना - जबरन समानाArabic: يدخل بالقوة - يحشرBengali: ঠেসে ঢোকা - গুঁজে ঢোকানোRussian: втиснуться - влезть с трудомJapanese: 押し込む - 詰め込むVietnamese: chen vào - nhét vàoKorean: 끼워 넣다 - 억지로 넣다Turkish: sıkıştırmak - zorla yerleştirmekUrdu: زبردستی داخل کرنا - بھیڑ میں جگہ بناناIndonesian: menyisipkan - memaksakan masuk
Example Sentences
Can we squash in one more person at the table?
basic
I can try to squash in a meeting before lunch.
basic
We all managed to squash in the tiny car.
basic
"If you arrive late, we’ll try to squash you in somewhere," the host said.
natural
I hate having to squash in last-minute appointments.
natural
We’ll have to squash in quickly before the doors close!
natural