fit, fit in, slot in, insert
1. Third person plural present indicative of 'encaixar' - to fit or insert something into a space or opening
The puzzle pieces encaixam perfectly together.
As peças do quebra-cabeça encaixam perfeitamente juntas.
2. To match, to correspond, or to be compatible with something
These new rules encaixam well with our company policies.
Essas novas regras encaixam bem com as nossas políticas da empresa.
3. To arrange or fit something into a schedule or plan
We can encaixam the meeting between 2 and 3 PM.
Podemos encaixar a reunião entre 14h e 15h.
This is a common verb in Brazilian Portuguese used both literally (fitting objects) and figuratively (making schedules work, matching ideas). It's frequently used in professional and everyday contexts when discussing compatibility, arrangement, or fitting things together.
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