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adj. able: She is a fit teacher. verb adjust: We will fit the suit to her size. noun convulsion: At the hospital he had a fit.
Simple Definitions
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fit in with sth If one activity or event fits in with another, they exist or happen together in a way that is convenient.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
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fit sb up [ M ] UK slang to make someone appear guilty • Of course she didn't do it - someone fitted her up.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
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noun sudden attack of illness ADJ. bad, major | convulsive, epileptic, fainting VERB + FIT be seized by/with (literary), have, suffer She suffered a major fit last year. | suffer from He suffers from fits of depression. | die of | bring on, cause, trigger (off) He suffers from a brain disorder that can trigger off convulsive fits. | control new drugs that can control fits | prevent FIT + VERB happen, occur The fits usually occur at night. PREP. during/in a ~ She hurt her arm during one of her fits. short period of coughing/laughter/strong feeling ADJ. coughing, screaming, sneezing VERB + FIT have, throw My dad will throw a fit if he finds out! | burst into, collapse in/into, erupt in/into, fall into She collapsed in a fit of laughter. | bring on The cold air brought on one of his coughing fits. FIT + VERB be over, pass When her coughing fit was over she continued to speak. PREP. in a ~ of He pushed the referee in a fit of temper. | ~ of a fit of anger/giggles PHRASES have sb in fits (of laughter) The comedian had them all in fits of laughter. way sth fits/way two things match ADJ. good We need to achieve the best fit between the staff required and the staff available. | correct, exact, perfect | poor The door was a poor fit and didn't open properly. | close, snug, tight | loose | comfortable The jersey is a comfortable fit?not too tight and not too loose. | statistical VERB + FIT achieve, get, produce File away any excess metal until a snug fit is achieved. | ensure The shoe has a special strap to ensure correct fit. | give (sth) The formula gives a much better fit to the experimental data. PREP. ~ between the statistical fit between the interest rate and investment PHRASES a lack of fit He argues that there is a lack of fit between our system of values and capitalism.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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verb right size/type ADV. neatly, nicely, securely, snugly, tightly, well The pencils fit neatly into this box. | exactly, perfectly The screws fitted the holes exactly. | badly The top of the box fitted badly and some of the contents had spilled out. | easily That chair should fit into the room easily. | together These two pieces of wood fit together to make the base. VERB + FIT be designed to The waste unit is designed to fit under the sink. PREP. in, into, onto, over, under, etc. Will this box fit into the cupboard? agree/match ADV. perfectly PREP. for Your experience fits you perfectly for the job.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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fit sth out [ M usually passive ] to supply someone or something with all of the things which will be needed • The ship will be in dock for eight months to be fitted out for its new duties.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
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In addition to the idioms beginning with FIT, Also see GIVE SOMEONE FITS; HAVE A FIT; IF THE SHOE FITS; SEE FIT TO; SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST.
American Heritage Idioms
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fit in 2. If one thing fits in with another thing, they look pleasant together or are suitable for each other • It's a very nice sofa but it doesn't fit in with the rest of the room.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
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adj. 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 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.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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fit sth up [ M ] UK to put furniture in a room or building • We've fitted up the spare room as a nursery.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
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fit sb/sth in [ M ] to find time to do or deal with something or someone • Dr Jones is very busy but I'm sure she'll be able to fit you in tomorrow.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
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fit in 1. to feel that you belong to a particular group and are accepted by them • It's no surprise she's leaving - she never really fitted in.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs