fit
fit1 definition
fit (fit)
transitive verb fitted fit′·ted or fit, fitting fit′·ting
- to be suitable or adapted to; be in accord with let the punishment fit the crime
- to be the proper size, shape, etc. for
- to make or alter so as to fit
- to measure (a person) for something that must be fitted fit him for a brace
- to make suitable or qualified his training fits him for the job
- to insert, as into a receptacle to fit a key in a lock
- to make a place for: with in or into to fit another passenger into the crowded car
- to equip; outfit: often with out
Etymology: ME fitten < ? or akin ? to ON fitja, to knit, tie ends of thread, akin to OHG fizza, skein of thread, ult. < IE *pedyo-, fetter, lit., of the foot < base *ped-, foot
intransitive verb
- Archaic to be suitable or proper
- to be suitably adapted; be in accord or harmony: often with in or into
- to have the proper size or shape for a particular figure, space, etc. his coat fits well; this won't fit into the box
adjective fitter fit′·ter, fittest fit′·test
- adapted, adjusted, qualified, or suited to some purpose, function, situation, etc. food fit to eat
- proper; right; appropriate
- in good physical condition; healthy
- Informal disturbed enough; inclined she was fit to scream
Etymology: ME fyt
noun
- the condition of fitting or being fitted
- the manner or degree of fitting or of fitting together a good fit, a tight fit
- anything that fits
Etymology: prob. < the v.
fit Idioms
fit to be tied
☆Informal frustrated and angry
fit to kill
Informal- excessively; immoderately
- strikingly or showily dressed fit to kill
fit2 definition
fit (fit)
noun
- any sudden, uncontrollable attack; paroxysm a fit of coughing
- a sharp, brief display of feeling a fit of anger
- a transient mood a fit of the blues
- a temporary burst of activity
- Med. a seizure in which the victim loses consciousness, has convulsions, etc.
Etymology: ME < OE (rare) fitt, conflict
fit Idioms
by fits (and starts)
in an irregular way; in bursts of activity followed by periods of inactivity
have a fit
Informal to become very angry or upset
also ☆ throw a fit
fit3 definition
fit (fit)
noun
Obsolete a section of a poem, ballad, or song
Etymology: ME fitte < OE fitt, akin to OS (Latinized) pl. vitteas, sections of a poem (the Heliand), OHG fizza: see fit
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