squeeze in
The phrase 'squeeze in' is a versatile phrasal verb used to describe making room or time for something in a tight or limited situation.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
B2Daily Life
(common)To find time or opportunity for something despite a busy schedule.
Example
- Can we squeeze in a quick meeting before lunch?
- I'll try to squeeze in a workout after work.
B2Physical Space
(common)To fit something or someone into a small or confined space.
Example
- We managed to squeeze in one more chair at the table.
- The suitcase was so full, but I squeezed in one last shirt.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "squeeze in":
squeeze intosqueeze outsqueeze playsneak insqueeze one outtight squeezesqueeze offfit inslip inpencil infit intopush ineke outtight spotsqueeze boxpress outsuck inbutt inpack incut it finecut inat a pinchget incut it closeslot in