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fit

/ˈfɪt/

US UK

adjective

fitter; -test

proper or acceptable :morally or socially correct - often + for

a movie fit [=suitable] for the whole family

This is not a fit subject for discussion with children.

a subject not fit for discussion - often followed by to + verb

a subject not fit to be discussed

suitable for a specified purpose - often + for

This water is not fit for drinking.

The building is no longer fit for human habitation. - often followed by to + verb

This water is not fit to drink.

The building is no longer fit for people to live in.

physically healthy and strong

physically fit

He felt overmatched against fitter [=healthier], stronger players.

Patients are encouraged to get/keep fit.

Are you fit enough to walk there?

b Brit slang :sexually attractive :sexy

having the necessary skills - usually + for

I just don't think he's fit [=qualified] for this job.

made ready :put in a suitable state - usually + for

get the ship fit [=prepared] for sea

fit as a fiddle

also Brit fit as a flea

informal :in good physical condition :very healthy and strong

I feel (as) fit as a fiddle this morning.

fit for a king

good enough even for a king :very good

a meal (that is) fit for a king

fit to be tied

informal :very angry or upset

Dad was fit to be tied when my sister came home late last night.

fit to burst

chiefly Brit informal :very much

laugh/shout fit to burst

fit to kill

US informal :in an impressive way that attracts attention

He was dressed fit to kill.

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.

She can spend her money as she sees fit. [=she can spend her money as she chooses]

She let him do his job as he thought fit.

They might see fit [=choose, decide] to make some adjustments.

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]

The suit fits him perfectly.

I hope this key fits the lock.

The two pieces fit each other perfectly. [no obj]

These shoes fit perfectly.

This calculator will fit nicely/neatly in your shirt pocket.

pants that fit tightly/loosely = tight-fitting/loose-fitting pants

The two pieces fit together perfectly.

Something that fits (you) like a glove fits (you) very well.

That suit fits him like a glove.

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.

The school recognizes that a one size fits all approach won't work for these children. [=these children need to be taught in a way that considers the needs and abilities of each child]

not used in progressive tenses

[no obj] :to go into or through a particular space

All these groceries won't fit in the trunk of my car. = These groceries won't all fit in the trunk of my car.

How many people can fit in a phone booth?

The box was too large to fit through the door.

[+ obj] :to cause (something) to go into or through a particular space

I can't fit all these groceries into the trunk of my car.

We weren't able to fit the box through the door.

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

I'm being fitted [=measured] for a new suit tomorrow.

to change the shape or form of (a piece of clothing) for a particular person

fitting the jacket to the customer

[+ obj] :to find time to meet with (someone) or do (something) - usually + in or into

I'll try to fit you into my schedule.

The doctor can fit you in this afternoon. [=the doctor can meet with you this afternoon]

She's got a lot of meetings to fit in this morning.

[no obj] :to belong in a particular situation, place, or group

It's a good school, but I feel like I just don't fit here.

usually + in

I was looking for a group that I could fit in with.

No matter how hard she tried, she just didn't fit in.

He fit right in at school.

That chair fits in well with the rest of the office.

not used in progressive tenses [+ obj]

to be suitable or appropriate for (someone or something)

The nickname fits [=suits] him very well.

The punishment should fit the crime.

to make (someone or something) suitable or appropriate for or to something

Her previous experience fitted [=qualified] her for the job.

Let us fit the punishment to the crime.

not used in progressive tenses [+ obj] :to be in agreement with (something or someone)

Their story doesn't fit the facts.

He fits [=matches] the description perfectly. = The description fits him perfectly.

past tense and past participle fitted [+ obj] :to supply equipment for (something)

a lab fitted with the latest equipment

The camera can be fitted with many different lenses. - often + out or up

fit out an expedition

an old ocean liner fitted up as a hospital ship

fit the bill

xem bill

if the cap fits

xem cap

if the shoe fits

xem shoe

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

The fit of this shirt is a bit tight.

a loose/snug fit

It's a tight fit but I think we can get the box through the door.

a comfortable fit

That dress is a good fit for you. [=that dress fits you well; it is the right size and shape for your body] - compare 4fit

noun

plural fits

[count] an uncontrolled expression of strong emotion

He threw a fit [=he became very angry and upset] when they accused him of cheating.

She has/throws a fit [=tantrum] when she doesn't get what she wants.

a sudden occurrence of some activity, emotion, etc.

a fit of anger

a fit of coughing = a coughing fit

He apologized profusely in a fit of remorse.

The joke sent the audience into fits of laughter. [=it made the people in the audience laugh a lot]

an abnormal state in which you become unconscious and your body moves in an uncontrolled and violent way

an epileptic fit [=(more commonly) seizure] - compare 3fit

by fits and starts

or in fits and starts

by stopping and starting again :in a way that is not constant or steady

Their courtship was gradual, proceeding by fits and starts.

Progress came only in fits and starts.

in fits

Brit informal :laughing very much :in fits of laughter

The audience was in fits. [=in stitches]

* Các từ tương tự:
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