Squeeze into Meaning in English
expression
ˈskwiz/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
SKWEEZ IN-too, SKWEEZ in-TOO, SKWEEZ IN-tuh
skwˈiːz/ /ˈɪntʊ
sk-WEEZ IN-too
Definition
To fit yourself or something into a space that is very small or tight. It can also mean making time or adding something into a crowded schedule.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for both physical (tight spaces, clothes) and time (busy schedules). You'll often hear 'try to squeeze into my jeans' or 'squeeze into my calendar.' Informal and typical in everyday speech.
Spanish: meterse en - apretujarse enPortuguese (BR): apertar-se em - encaixar-se emPortuguese (PT): apertar-se em - encaixar-se emChinese (Simplified): 挤进Chinese (Traditional): 擠進Hindi: में घुसना - ठूंसनाArabic: يندس في - يزاحم للدخولBengali: ঠেলে ঢোকা - গুঁজে ফেলাRussian: втиснуться - вместитьсяJapanese: 押し込む - 無理に入るVietnamese: chen vào - nhét vàoKorean: 억지로 들어가다 - 끼워 넣다Turkish: sıkışmak - sıkıştırmakUrdu: دبکنا - گھسا دیناIndonesian: menyisipkan - memaksakan masuk
Example Sentences
I tried to squeeze into my old jeans, but they were too tight.
basic
Can we all squeeze into the taxi?
basic
She tried to squeeze into a small parking space.
basic
I’m busy, but I’ll try to squeeze you into my schedule this week.
natural
Ten people managed to squeeze into the tiny elevator.
natural
Let’s see if we can squeeze into this crowded restaurant without a reservation.
natural