adjective
fitter; -test
proper or acceptable :morally or socially correct - often + for
suitable for a specified purpose - often + for
physically healthy and strong
b Brit slang :sexually attractive :sexy
having the necessary skills - usually + for
made ready :put in a suitable state - usually + for
fit as a fiddle
also Brit fit as a flea
informal :in good physical condition :very healthy and strong
fit for a king
good enough even for a king :very good
fit to be tied
informal :very angry or upset
fit to burst
chiefly Brit informal :very much
fit to kill
US informal :in an impressive way that attracts attention
see/think fit
To see fit or think fit to do something is to choose to do it because you think it is right or appropriate.
verb
fits; fitted or chiefly US fit; fitting
not used in progressive tenses :to be the right size and shape for (someone or something) [+ obj]
Something that fits (you) like a glove fits (you) very well.
The phrase one size fits all describes a hat, piece of clothing, etc., that is made in a size that is supposed to fit everyone. This phrase is commonly used figuratively.
not used in progressive tenses
[no obj] :to go into or through a particular space
[+ obj] :to cause (something) to go into or through a particular space
past tense and past participle fitted [+ obj]
to measure (someone) in order to choose clothes that are the right size and shape for that person - usually used as (be) fitted
to change the shape or form of (a piece of clothing) for a particular person
[+ obj] :to find time to meet with (someone) or do (something) - usually + in or into
[no obj] :to belong in a particular situation, place, or group
usually + in
not used in progressive tenses [+ obj]
to be suitable or appropriate for (someone or something)
to make (someone or something) suitable or appropriate for or to something
not used in progressive tenses [+ obj] :to be in agreement with (something or someone)
past tense and past participle fitted [+ obj] :to supply equipment for (something)
fit the bill
if the cap fits
if the shoe fits
noun
plural fits
[count] :the way something fits :the way something suits the size and shape of your body or goes into or through a particular space
noun
plural fits
[count] an uncontrolled expression of strong emotion
a sudden occurrence of some activity, emotion, etc.
an abnormal state in which you become unconscious and your body moves in an uncontrolled and violent way
by fits and starts
or in fits and starts
by stopping and starting again :in a way that is not constant or steady
in fits
Brit informal :laughing very much :in fits of laughter