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Definition fit in British English

fit verb

verb
/fɪt/

In British English, the past tense and past participle is usually fitted. For meanings 6, 7, and 8, the past tense and past participle is always fitted.

1

if someone or something fits somewhere, they are small enough or the right size and shape to go there

Example

I don't think that box will fit.

Example

The book is small enough to fit in your pocket.

Example

I redesigned the chart so that it fitted onto one page.

Example

The cover fits neatly over the pipe.

Example

Can we all fit around the table?

Synonyms and related words
relevant appropriate applicable
1.1

if you can fit a person or thing somewhere, there is enough space for you to put them there

Example

I couldn't fit my head through the gap.

Example

She can fit two more people into her car.

Synonyms and related words
include contents contain
2

if clothes fit, they are the right size for you

Example

It is important that children's shoes fit correctly.

Example

I like the suit, but the jacket doesn't fit me.

Example

The dress fitted her like a glove.

Synonyms and related words
bag breathe bunch
3

to be suitable or similar enough to belong to a group

Example

His writing did not fit into any traditional literary category.

Example

Their policies do not fit with the ideal of democratic government.

Synonyms and related words
match correspond amount to
3.1

to put something in a particular place or group because it belongs there

Example

You can't fit all types of human behaviour into a clear pattern.

Synonyms and related words
bag bed bottle
4

to be the truth, or to be the same as what someone describes or asks for

Example

Something in her story did not fit.

Example

None of the candidates fits our criteria.

Example

He fits the description of a man seen running away from the scene.

Synonyms and related words
match correspond amount to
5

to be suitable or right for something

Example

We need a name that fits our image.

Example

A dark wooden table wouldn't fit with the decoration in here.

Synonyms and related words
satisfy fit in with suit
6

to measure a person and then provide the correct size of clothing or piece of equipment

Example

When you buy a new suit, you should be professionally fitted.

Example

I'm taking the children to be fitted for new shoes.

Example

Mr Clayton was fitted with a hearing aid.

Example

She's had a brace fitted (=to make her teeth straight).

Synonyms and related words
put on wear get dressed measure weigh pace out
7

to add a piece of equipment to something else

Example

We were advised to fit a burglar alarm.

Example

Some cars are fitted with hand controls for people with physical disabilities.

Example

You can fit a bike rack to the rear of your car.

Synonyms and related words
alarm attach automate
8

to provide someone with the qualifications or qualities that they need for a job or a particular purpose

Example

Everything in his background fitted him for a diplomatic career.

Synonyms and related words
upskill teach train
Definition fit in British English

Related Words

Words related to fit:

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