fit

adjective

\ ˈfit

fitter; fittest

Definition of fit

(Entry 1 of 6)

1a : acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper a movie fit for the whole family

b(1) : adapted to an end or design : suitable by nature or by art found him to be a fit officer and gentleman — Time

(2) : adapted to the environment so as to be capable of surviving

2 : sound physically and mentally : healthy keeps fit by playing tennis and handball

3a : put into a suitable state : made ready get the house fit for company getting the ship fit for sea

b : being in such a state as to be or seem ready to do or suffer something fair fit to cry I was— Bryan MacMahon laughing fit to burst

fit to be tied

: extremely angry or irritated Dad was fit to be tied when my sister came home late last night.

fit to kill

: in a striking manner dressed fit to kill

fit

verb

fitted or fit; fitting

Definition of fit (Entry 2 of 6)

1a : to conform correctly to the shape or size of it doesn't fit me anymore

b(1) : to insert or adjust until correctly in place fit the mechanism into the box

(2) : to make or adjust to the right shape and size fitting the jacket to the customer

(3) : to measure for determining the specifications of something to be worn by fitted him for a new suit

c : to make a place or room for : accommodate

2a : to be suitable for or to : harmonize with

b archaic : to be seemly or proper for it fits us then to be as provident as fear may teach us— William Shakespeare

3 : to be in agreement or accord with the theory fits all the facts

4a : to put into a condition of readiness

b : to cause to conform to or suit something

5 : supply, equip fitted the ship with new engines —often used with out

6 : to adjust (a smooth curve of a specified type) to a given set of points

1 : to conform to a particular shape or size also : to be accommodated will we all fit into the car?

2 : to be in harmony or accord : belong —often used with in

3 archaic : to be seemly, proper, or suitable