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fit in

verb
  1. To be physically capable of going into a space.
  2. To designate a job, role, or task for. (figuratively, transitive) · Just show up ready for work, and they'll fit you in no matter what your skills are.
  3. To incorporate into a schedule; to create an appointment, slot, or time for. (figuratively, transitive) · The dentist said he can't fit me in until Thursday.· I don't have time to work on your house today, but I'll fit it in tomorrow.
  4. To be or become of a like type with others; (especially) to be or become socially accepted. (figuratively, intransitive) · The recluse did not fit in at the party.
  5. (followed by with) To conform, to be suitable. (figuratively, intransitive) · I'm afraid that does not fit in with our plans.
  6. (used alone or followed by with) To be consistent or reconcilable (with other facts or ideas). (figuratively, intransitive) · ; see also Thesaurus:agree· We felt confident about our previous theory, but the results of the latest experiments don't fit in.
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“But this may all fit in with your theories,” I remarked.
The Valley of Fear, p. 74 · C1
The doctor most kindly took charge of me, and it was well he did so, for I had a fit in the station, and before we reached home I was practically a raving maniac.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 70 · B2
You spend far too much energy trying to fit in perfectly with the popular crowd.
A Letter to My Younger Self, p. 1 · B2

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