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to fit in

verb/ẽkɐjˈʃaɾ/high

en·cai·xar

Definitions

1To insert or adjust something into something else so that it fits snugly.
He managed to fit the piece into the jigsaw puzzle.
Can you fit the lid onto this box?
Common collocations
to fit a pieceto fit togetherto fit perfectly
2To understand or accept something, especially an idea or situation.
I can't fit this explanation with the facts I know.
It took her a while to fit in the news of the layoff.
Common collocations
to fit an ideato fit into a theoryhard to fit

Etymology

Do prefixo 'en-' + 'caixa' + sufixo verbal '-ar'.

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