Meaning & Definition of Fit in English

1. A display of bad temper

• "He had a fit"

• "She threw a tantrum"

• "He made a scene"

2. A sudden uncontrollable attack

• "A paroxysm of giggling"

• "A fit of coughing"

• "Convulsions of laughter"

3. The manner in which something fits

• "I admired the fit of her coat"

4. A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

• "A burst of applause"

• "A fit of housecleaning"

1. Be agreeable or acceptable to

• "This suits my needs"

2. Be the right size or shape

• Fit correctly or as desired

• "This piece won't fit into the puzzle"

3. Satisfy a condition or restriction

• "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"

4. Make fit

• "Fit a dress"

• "He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out"

5. 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"

6. 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"

7. Conform to some shape or size

• "How does this shirt fit?"

8. Provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

• "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"

9. Make correspond or harmonize

• "Match my sweater"

1. 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"

2. (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"

3. Physically and mentally sound or healthy

• "Felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"

• "Keeps fit with diet and exercise"