Associations to the word «Fit»

Wiktionary

FIT, adjective. Suitable, proper.
FIT, adjective. Adapted to a purpose or environment.
FIT, adjective. In good shape; physically well.
FIT, adjective. (British) (slang) Good looking, fanciable, attractive, beautiful.
FIT, adjective. Prepared; ready.
FIT, verb. (transitive) To be suitable for.
FIT, verb. (transitive) To conform to in size and shape.
FIT, verb. (intransitive) To be of the right size and shape, as of clothing.
FIT, verb. (transitive) (with to) To make conform in size and shape.
FIT, verb. (transitive) To tailor; to change to the appropriate size.
FIT, verb. (transitive) To be in agreement with.
FIT, verb. (transitive) To adjust.
FIT, verb. (transitive) To attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing.
FIT, verb. (transitive) To equip or supply.
FIT, verb. (transitive) To make ready.
FIT, verb. (intransitive) (archaic) To be seemly.
FIT, verb. To be proper or becoming.
FIT, verb. (intransitive) To be in harmony.
FIT, noun. The degree to which something fits.
FIT, noun. Conformity of elements one to another.
FIT, noun. The part of an object upon which anything fits tightly.
FIT, noun. (advertising) how well a particular commercial execution captures the character or values of a brand.
FIT, noun. (statistics) goodness of fit.
FIT, noun. (archaic) A section of a poem or ballad.
FIT, noun. (medicine, dated) A seizure or convulsion.
FIT, noun. (medicine) A sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom over a short period of time.
FIT, noun. A sudden outburst of emotion.
FIT, noun. A sudden burst (of an activity).
FIT, verb. (intransitive) (medicine) To suffer a fit.
FIT, abbreviation. (travel industry) (aviation) fully inclusive tour
FIT, abbreviation. (travel industry) (aviation) fully independent travel
FIT, abbreviation. Feed-in tariff
FIT, noun. Abbreviation of feed-in tariff.
FIT AS A FIDDLE, adjective. (simile) (colloquial) Perfectly fit; in excellent health; in excellent condition.
FIT AS A LOP, adjective. (simile) (colloquial) (Geordie) In good health; very fit.
FIT FOR A KING, adjective. (idiomatic) lavish; luxurious
FIT FOR PURPOSE, adjective. (British) appropriate, and of a necessary standard, for its intended use
FIT IN, verb. (transitive) To be physically capable of going into a space
FIT IN, verb. (figuratively) (intransitive) To be confident in a social situation
FIT INTO, verb. (transitive) To be of the right size and shape to be placed in a location.
FIT INTO, verb. (transitive) (figuratively) To be of similar cultural or social status as the members of a group of people.
FIT LIKE A GLOVE, verb. (simile) To be a perfect fit, to be exactly the right size.
FIT OUT, verb. (idiomatic) To provide a thing, a group, a person or oneself with requisites; to kit out.
FIT ROD, noun. (shipbuilding) A gauge rod used to try the depth of a bolt hole in order to determine the length of bolt required.
FIT RODS, noun. Plural of fit rod
FIT THE BILL, verb. (idiom) To satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements.
FIT TO BE TIED, adjective. (idiomatic) Very agitated or distressed; enraged.
FIT UP, verb. (criminology) (slang) Conspire to incriminate falsely a presumably innocent person.
FIT UP, verb. To furnish with suitable things; to prepare; to fit out.

Dictionary definition

FIT, noun. A display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene".
FIT, noun. A sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter".
FIT, noun. The manner in which something fits; "I admired the fit of her coat".
FIT, noun. A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning".
FIT, verb. Be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs".
FIT, verb. Be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired; "This piece won't fit into the puzzle".
FIT, verb. Satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?".
FIT, verb. Make fit; "fit a dress"; "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out".
FIT, verb. 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".
FIT, verb. 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".
FIT, verb. Conform to some shape or size; "How does this shirt fit?".
FIT, verb. Provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities".
FIT, verb. Make correspond or harmonize; "Match my sweater".
FIT, adjective. 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".
FIT, adjective. (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".
FIT, adjective. Physically and mentally sound or healthy; "felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and exercise".

Wise words

Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even the interpretation and use of words involves a process of free creation.
Noam Chomsky