fit
fit
- n a display of bad temper
he had a fit - n a sudden uncontrollable attack
a fit of coughing - n the manner in which something fits
I admired the fit of her coat - n a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a fit of housecleaning - v be agreeable or acceptable to
- v be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
This piece won't fit into the puzzle - v satisfy a condition or restriction
- v make fit
fit a dress
He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out - v insert or adjust several objects or people
Can you fit the toy into the box?
This man can't fit himself into our work environment - v be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
- v conform to some shape or size
How does this shirt fit? - v provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
- v make correspond or harmonize
- a meeting adequate standards for a purpose
a fit subject for discussion
it is fit and proper that you be there
water fit to drink
fit for duty
do as you see fit to - s (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
in no fit state to continue
fit to drop
laughing fit to burst
she was fit to scream - a physically and mentally sound or healthy
felt relaxed and fit after their holiday
keeps fit with diet and exercise
- If you eat well and work out, it may not matter if you can't fit into your jeans.
- One initiative was the government's Trim and Fit Scheme, which subjects schoolchildren from age 9 to regular weight and fitness checks through a standardized national test.
- Our guide to everything you need to know about getting in shape garnered personal testimonials from active exercisers, compliments from fitness trainers and appreciation from those .