Definition: a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
Usage: a burst of applause; a fit of housecleaning
Main entry: fit
Definition: the manner in which something fits
Usage: I admired the fit of her coat
Main entry: convulsion, paroxysm, fit
Definition: a sudden uncontrollable attack
Usage: a paroxysm of giggling; a fit of coughing; convulsions of laughter
Main entry: scene, conniption, tantrum, fit
Definition: a display of bad temper
Usage: he had a fit; she threw a tantrum; he made a scene
Main entry: fit
Definition: insert or adjust several objects or people
Usage: Can you fit the toy into the box?; This man can't fit himself into our work environment
Main entry: fit
Definition: make fit
Usage: fit a dress; He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out
Definition: make correspond or harmonize
Usage: Match my sweater
Main entry: outfit, equip, fit, fit out
Definition: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Usage: The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
Main entry: correspond, tally, jibe, match, fit, gibe, agree, check
Definition: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Usage: 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
Definition: be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired
Usage: This piece won't fit into the puzzle
Main entry: meet, conform to, fit
Definition: satisfy a condition or restriction
Usage: Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
Main entry: accommodate, suit, fit
Definition: be agreeable or acceptable to
Usage: This suits my needs
Main entry: fit
Definition: conform to some shape or size
Usage: How does this shirt fit?
Main entry: fit
Definition: physically and mentally sound or healthy
Usage: felt relaxed and fit after their holiday; keeps fit with diet and exercise
Main entry: fit
Definition: meeting adequate standards for a purpose
Usage: 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
Definition: (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
Usage: 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