fit in

Verb

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

1. (transitive) To be physically capable of going into a space

   The plug fits in the socket.

2. (figuratively, intransitive) To be confident in a social situation

   The recluse did not fit in at the party.

   • 2014, Ruzwana Bashir, "The untold story of how a culture of shame perpetuates abuse. I know, I was a victim", The Guardian, 29 August 2014:

     At 18 I was fortunate enough to receive an offer to study at Oxford University. I was enthralled with the exciting new world around me and tried desperately to fit in.

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