1 B1 neutral
To pass beneath something by compressing your body because the space is very small
"The small dog squeezed under the garden gate and ran off down the street."
inseparable
squeeze under
B1 neutral inseparable intransitive
To fit or move beneath something by compressing oneself, due to limited space
In plain English
To get under something by making yourself smaller because there is very little space
What does "squeeze under" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To squeeze (compress) oneself and pass under an obstacle
Actually means
To get under something by making yourself smaller because there is very little space
Usage tip
Used for physical movement under objects such as fences, doors, beds, or barriers. Straightforward and transparent in meaning. Common in everyday narrative and description.
Words that pair with "squeeze under"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
fence gate barrier door bed wire
How to conjugate "squeeze under"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
squeeze under
I/you/we/they
3rd person
squeezes under
he/she/it
Past simple
squeezed under
yesterday
Past participle
squeezed under
have + pp
-ing form
squeezing under
continuous
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