dovetail with

What does "dovetail with" mean?

To fit together neatly or harmoniously with something

Examples

• The marketing strategy dovetails with the rebranding initiative.
• Her findings dovetail with independent studies.
• The new policy dovetails with existing regulations.
• Their expansion plans dovetail with the government's agenda.

How to use it

From woodworking. Used in formal business and strategy contexts.

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