(of a garment size) To wear or require
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Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose
“Before we can declare water fit for human consumption, it has to meet a series of standards.”
Being well-suited for a required purpose
“Wasabi and soy sauce are especially fit for cuisines such as sushi.”
(of a person) Having the requisite qualities or skills to undertake something competently
“Given his skills and experience, we believe the candidate is more than fit to assume the role.”
In good health, especially because of regular physical exercise
“Being fit typically involves making prudent decisions when it comes to diet and exercise.”
Having reached a (usually extreme) condition as to be on the verge of having a given event transpire
“His hunger was so strong that he felt fit to eat a horse, or at least a small pony.”
Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose
Of good financial standing
Physically suggestive, alluring or captivating
Consistent, compatible, or in agreement with something or someone else
Having a valid reason
Eligible for marriage or considered suitable and in the running to be married
Able to move quickly and easily
Having a slim and fit physique
Able to be eaten
Fit or proper to live in
Ready and willing
Able or fit to be sold or marketed
Allowed or entitled to do something
Exactly right
To join or cause to join together to form a whole
“We endeavored to fit each piece of the puzzle together, hoping to unravel the mystery.”
To be suitable or appropriate for
“A suit can be custom-made to fit your specific build and measurements.”
To be consistent or in agreement with
“Your testimony appears to fit with the available evidence.”
To supply or equip with
“The local farms will fit us with the organic ingredients we need for our restaurant.”
To adjust in order to make appropriate
“Marshall, can you fit a reference to a coffee pot into your next rap masterpiece?”
To attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing
“Not only can we fit the right tire size, but we will make recommendations as to which tire is ideal for your vehicle make.”
To be of the right shape and size for
“A wide range of frames of all shapes and sizes are available to fit any picture or photo.”
To make competent or ready
“His fluency in several languages would fit him well in his role as an interpreter.”
To have space for accommodating a given number of people
To dress in (especially fine) clothes
To fit closely by following the contours of
To be capable of supplying
To replace one's clothing
To make something look (more) presentable
To have replaced one's clothing
To be part of, in the proper place
To place, fit, or push (something) into something else
To have allowed or had room for
To put together using parts or materials
To give a fresh look to (something old or shabby)
To test the look or fit of (a garment) by wearing it
To arrange systematically
To be sensible, coherent, reasonable
To be applicable or relevant
To have furnished with, or caused to be present
(of a garment size) To have worn or required
(of a garment size) To wear or require
To control by means of rules and regulations
The particular way in which things match
“Applicants should review the job requirements to determine if there is a close fit with their career objectives.”
A sudden burst of intense emotion
“I burst into a fit of laughter as Brian slowly read the instructions for cooking a pop tart.”
A sudden burst of intense anger
“She threw a fit when she saw what her son did to the car.”
A seizure or convulsion
“Light patterns from certain video games have been found to trigger an epileptic fit.”
A sudden impulse or desire
“Indeed, she was quiet for nearly half an hour. At the expiration of that period, the fit retook her.”
A public display of anger or annoyance
A disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind
The personality trait of being quick to anger
An overwhelmingly strong emotion, usually joy
An acute myocardial infarction caused by the sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis
A series of violent spasms or physical movements
A boisterous, joyous laughter, resembling the sound of a donkey
A fit of feeling annoyed, offended or resentful
The posture of a part of the body, typically reflecting a person's feelings or intentions
The way or style in which something, especially clothing or hair, is cut
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