Fit - Definition
fit
adj 1: 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" [ant: unfit]
2: (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";
"primed for a fight"; "we are set to go at any time" [syn:
fit(p), primed(p), set(p)]
3: physically and mentally sound or healthy; "felt relaxed and
fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and exercise"
[ant: unfit]
n 1: a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a
tantrum"; "he made a scene" [syn: fit, tantrum,
scene, conniption]
2: a sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a
fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter" [syn: paroxysm,
fit, convulsion]
3: the manner in which something fits; "I admired the fit of her
coat"
4: a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a
burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning" [syn: burst,
fit]
v 1: be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs" [syn:
suit, accommodate, fit]
2: be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired;
"This piece won't fit into the puzzle" [syn: fit, go]
3: satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the
requirements for the degree?" [syn: meet, fit, conform
to]
4: make fit; "fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to
his cut-out"
5: 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"
6: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their
characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many
details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the
check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the
gun" [syn: match, fit, correspond, check, jibe,
gibe, tally, agree] [ant: disaccord, disagree,
discord]
7: conform to some shape or size; "How does this shirt fit?"
8: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The
expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other
necessities" [syn: equip, fit, fit out, outfit]
9: make correspond or harmonize; "Match my sweater" [syn:
match, fit]