fit

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English Vietnamese dictionary

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Advanced English dictionary

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verb, adjective, noun
+ verb (fitting, fitted, fitted) (AmE usually fitting, fit, fit except in the passive)
right size / type
1 (not used in the progressive tenses) to be the right shape and size for sb/sth: [V] I tried the dress on but it didn't fit. + That jacket fits well. + a close-fitting dress + [VN] I can't find clothes to fit me. + The key doesn't fit the lock.
2 [V] [usually +adv./prep.] to be of the right size, type or number to go somewhere: I'd like to have a desk in the room but it won't fit. + All the kids will fit in the back of the car.
3 [VN] ~ sb (for sth) [often passive] to put clothes on sb and make them the right size and shape: I'm going to be fitted for my wedding dress today.
put sth somewhere
4 [VN] to put or fix sth somewhere: They fitted a smoke alarm to the ceiling. + The rooms were all fitted with smoke alarms.
5 [+adv./prep.] to put or join sth in the right place: [V] The glass fits on top of the jug to form a lid. + [VN] We fitted together the pieces of the puzzle.
agree / match
6 (not used in the progressive tenses) to agree with, match or be suitable for sth; to make sth do this: [V] Something doesn't quite fit here. + His pictures don't fit into any category. + [VN] The facts certainly fit your theory. + The punishment ought to fit the crime. + We should fit the punishment to the crime.
make suitable
7 ~ sb/sth (for sth) (especially BrE) to make sb/sth suitable for a particular job: [VN, VN to inf] His experience fitted him perfectly for the job. + His experience fitted him to do the job.
See also - FITTED
Idioms: fit (sb) like a glove to be the perfect size or shape for sb: The dress fits me like a glove.
more at BILL n., CAP n., DESCRIPTION, FACE n.
Phrasal Verbs: fit sb/sth<->in
fit sb/sth in / into sth
1 to find time to see sb or to do sth: I'll try and fit you in after lunch. + I had to fit ten appointments into one morning.
2 to find or have enough space for sb/sth in a place: We can't fit in any more chairs.
fit in (with sb/sth) to live, work, etc. in an easy and natural way with sb/sth: He's never done this type of work before; I'm not sure how he'll fit in with the other people. + Where do I fit in? + Do these plans fit in with your arrangements?
fit sb/sth<->out / up (with sth) to supply sb/sth with all the equipment, clothes, food, etc. they need: to fit out a ship before a long voyage + The room has been fitted out with a stove and a sink.
fit sb<->up (for sth) (BrE, informal) to make it look as if sb is guilty of a crime they have not committed
Synonym: FRAME
I didn't do it-I've been fitted up!
+ adjective (fitter, fittest)
healthy
1 ~ (for sth)
~ (to do sth) healthy and strong, especially because you do regular physical exercise: Top athletes have to be very fit. + (BrE) He won't be fit to play in the match on Saturday. + She tries to keep fit by jogging every day. + (BrE) He's been ill and isn't fit enough for work yet. + I feel really fighting fit (= very healthy and full of energy). + The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs).
Antonym: UNFIT
suitable
2 ~ for sb/sth
~ to do sth suitable; of the right quality; with the right qualities or skills: The food was not fit for human consumption. + It was a meal fit for a king (= of very good quality). + Your car isn't fit to be on the road! + The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! + He's so angry he's in no fit state to see anyone. + (formal) This is not a fit place for you to live.
Antonym: UNFIT
ready
3 ~ to do sth (BrE, informal) ready or likely to do sth extreme: They worked until they were fit to drop (= so tired that they were likely to fall). + I've eaten so much I'm fit to burst. + She was laughing fit to burst (= very much).
attractive
4 (BrE, informal) sexually attractive
Idioms: (as) fit as a fiddle (spoken) in very good physical condition
see / think fit (to do sth) (formal) to consider it right or acceptable to do sth; to decide or choose to do sth: You must do as you think fit (= but I don't agree with your decision). + The newspaper did not see fit to publish my letter (= and I criticize it for that).
more at SURVIVAL
+ noun
illness
1 [C] a sudden attack of an illness, such as EPILEPSY, in which sb becomes unconscious and their body may make violent movements: to have an epileptic fit + Her fits are now controlled by drugs.
of coughing / laughter
2 [C] a sudden short period of coughing or of laughter, that you cannot control: a fit of coughing + He had us all in fits (of laughter) with his jokes.
of strong feeling
3 [C] a short period of very strong feeling: to act in a fit of anger / rage / temper / pique
of clothing
4 [C, U] (often with an adjective) the way that sth, especially a piece of clothing, fits: a good / bad / close / perfect fit
match
5 [C] ~ (between A and B) the way that two things match each other or are suitable for each other: We need to work out the best fit between the staff required and the staff available.
Idioms: by / in fits and starts frequently starting and stopping again; not continuously: Because of other commitments I can only write my book in fits and starts.
have / throw a fit (informal) to be very shocked, upset or angry: Your mother would have a fit if she knew you'd been drinking!

Thesaurus dictionary

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adj.

1 fitting, appropriate, fitted, suitable, suited, adapted, apt, meet, apropos, applicable; befitting, becoming, convenient, proper, right, correct, fitting:

Those books are not fit for children. It's not a fit night out for man or beast.

2 prepared, ready, able, capable, qualified, worthy, right, adequate:

The question is, is such a man fit to lead men into battle?

3 healthy, well, hale, hearty, stalwart, vigorous, strong, sturdy, robust, strapping, able-bodied, in good shape or trim or condition, in fine fettle:

Is she fit enough to run in the marathon?

4 ready, angry, troubled, upset, inclined, disposed, ready or likely or about to, exhausted enough:

I worked till I was fit to drop. Mr Barrett was coughing fit to burst.

v.

5 befit, suit, become, be suited to, be suitable or appropriate for, answer, satisfy:

This computer program does not fit my needs.

6 join, conform, go (together), match, correspond, dovetail, tally:

I cannot make the parts fit.

7 adjust, modify, change, adapt, alter, accommodate, shape, fashion:

You will just have to fit your schedule to conform to ours.

8 equip, supply, furnish, provide, outfit, fit out or up, install or instal, rig out, gear up:

I am having my boat fitted with radar.

n.

1 attack, seizure, convulsion, spasm, spell, paroxysm, bout, throe:

She has periodic fits of severe depression.

2 outburst, outbreak, paroxysm, spell, period:

Occasionally, Gurning would go into a fit of hysterical laughter.

3 tantrum; eruption, explosion:

She throws a fit if I so much as mention Maria's name.

4 by fits and starts. sporadically, occasionally, fitfully, spasmodically, intermittently, erratically, haphazardly, now and then, irregularly, unsystematically; unreliably:

The fridge works only by fits and starts.

Collocation dictionary

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¹ healthy

VERBS

be, feel, look, seem | become, get

the struggle to get fit and stay fit

| keep, stay

Go for a little jog to keep fit.

| make sb

Exercising once a week is not enough to make you fit.

| keep sb

gentle exercises designed to keep you fit

ADV.

extremely, fighting, really, very

He seemed fighting fit and ready for action.

| fully

John isn't fully fit yet after his operation.

| fairly, pretty, quite, reasonably | physically

She felt physically fitter and more alive than she could ever remember.

PREP.

for

The doctor said she was now fit for work.

PHRASES

as fit as a fiddle

(= very healthy),

fit and healthy/well

She looks really fit and well.

| fit and ready

² suitable

VERBS

consider sth, see, think

The newspaper did not see fit to publish my letter (= and I criticize it for that). You must do as you think fit (= but I don't agree with your decision).

PREP.

for

The food was not fit for human consumption.

PHRASES

fit and proper

(law) circumstances in which someone is not considered a fit and proper person to run a bank

| fit for a king

It was a meal fit for a king (= of very good quality).

| in no fit state

He's so angry he's in no fit state to see anyone.

Concise English dictionary

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fitted|fitting|fitter|fittest|fitsfɪt
noun
+a display of bad temper
+a sudden uncontrollable attack
+the manner in which something fits
+a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
verb
+be agreeable or acceptable to
+be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
+satisfy a condition or restriction
+make fit
+insert or adjust several objects or people
+be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
+conform to some shape or size
+provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
+make correspond or harmonize
adj.
+meeting adequate standards for a purpose
+(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
+physically and mentally sound or healthy

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