Fit in Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
FIT-in
fˈɪt/ /ˈɪn
FIT-in
Definition
To feel comfortable and accepted in a group, or to act in a way that matches the people around you.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used to describe social situations, especially about groups (school, work, friends). Often used with 'with': 'fit in with the team'. Not about physical size or fitting objects.
Spanish: integrarse - encajarPortuguese (BR): se encaixar - integrar-sePortuguese (PT): enquadrar-se - integrar-seChinese (Simplified): 融入 - 适应Chinese (Traditional): 融入 - 適應Hindi: घुलमिल जाना - मेल खानाArabic: يندمج - يتأقلمBengali: মানে মেশা - মানিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: вписыватьсяJapanese: 馴染む - 溶け込むVietnamese: hoà nhập - thích nghiKorean: 어울리다 - 적응하다Turkish: uyum sağlamakUrdu: گھل مل جانا - مطابق ہوناIndonesian: menyesuaikan diri - berbaur
Example Sentences
It's hard to fit in at a new school.
basic
He tried to fit in with his coworkers.
basic
Sometimes I don't fit in at parties.
basic
If you want to fit in, just be yourself.
natural
She wears those clothes to fit in with her friends.
natural
No matter what I do, I can't seem to fit in here.
natural