fit (
http://definr.com/fit)
adj 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" [syn:
fit to(a),
fir for(a)] [ant:
unfit]
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" [syn:
fit(p),
primed(p),
set(p)]
3: physically and mentally sound or healthy; "felt relaxed and
fit after their holiday"; "keeps fit with diet and
exercise" [syn:
healthy] [ant:
unfit]
n 1: a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a
tantrum"; "he made a scene" [syn:
tantrum,
scene,
conniption]
2: a sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a
fit of coughing" [syn:
paroxysm]
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" [syn:
burst]
v 1: be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs" [syn:
suit,
accommodate]
2: be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired;
"This skirt won't go around your waist" [syn:
go]
3: of a condition or restriction [syn:
meet,
conform to]
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 do'nt match those
on the gun" [syn:
match,
correspond,
check,
jibe,
gibe,
tally,
agree] [ant:
disagree]
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" [syn:
equip,
fit out,
outfit]
9: make correspond or harmonize; "Match my sweater" [syn:
match]