fit into

English

Verb

fit into (third-person singular simple present fits into, present participle fitting into, simple past and past participle fit into)

1. (transitive) To be of the right size and shape to be placed in a location.

   The round peg will fit into the circular hole.

2. (transitive, figuratively) To be of similar cultural or social status as the members of a group of people.

   As a retired sergeant, you should fit into the crowd at the officers' club.

Synonyms

• fit in, squeeze in, squeeze into