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Definition square with in British English

square with phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

if one idea, opinion, explanation etc squares with another, they both seem good or reasonable

Example

Her story doesn't quite square with what the first witness said.

Example

It was difficult to square this behaviour with his religious beliefs.

Synonyms and related words
practical sensible rational
2

to get permission from someone to do something

Example

I'll have to square it with the manager first.

Synonyms and related words
call away call on send for
Definition square with in British English