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| fit [ fit ] |
verb (past and past participle fit·ted or fit, present participle fit·ting, 3rd person present singular fits) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb be the right size or shape: to be of a suitable size or shape for something or somebody
  See if this jacket fits.
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2. transitive and intransitive verb be appropriate: to be appropriate or suitable for something
make the punishment fit the crime
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3. transitive and intransitive verb be compatible: to agree or be in accordance with something
no one fitting that description
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4. transitive verb try clothing on somebody: to try clothing on somebody to determine if changes are necessary
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5. transitive verb equip somebody or something: to provide somebody or something with equipment of a particular kind
fitted with extra security features
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6. transitive verb make somebody or something ready: to make somebody or something ready or suitable for a task, function, or purpose
an education that will fit her for a career in business
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7. transitive verb install something: to install something, or put something in place
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adjective (comparative fit·ter, superlative fit·test) |
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1. appropriate: suitable, acceptable, or appropriate for a purpose
dishes fit for everyday use
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2. worthy: worthy or deserving of something
not fit to serve as an officer
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3. well in health: in good health
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4. strong and healthy: physically strong and healthy, especially because of taking regular exercise
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5. appearing likely to do something: appearing likely to do something because of being in an extreme condition
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informal
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looked fit to drop
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noun |
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1. way that something fits: the way in which something conforms to standards of proper length, tightness, and shape
These shoes are a better fit than the other pair.
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2. relationship for best function: a relationship between corresponding parts or related things that enables proper functioning
check the replacement chassis for fit
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| [14th century. Origin ?] |
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fit to be tied very angry and exasperated (informal)
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fit to kill to an extreme degree that captures attention
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