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Word family  noun fit fitting fitness fitter misfit adjective fitted fitting fit ≠ unfit verb fit adverb fittingly

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++fit1 /fɪt/ ●●● S1 W2 verb (past tense and past participle fitted also fit American English, present participle fitting)  1  clothes 服装 a) [intransitive, transitive]FIT/BE THE RIGHT SIZE if a piece of clothing fits you, it is the right size for your body （对某人）合身 His clothes did not fit him very well. 他的衣服不是很合身。 The uniform fitted her perfectly. 这套制服她穿合身极了。 The jacket’s fine, but the trousers don’t fit. 上装不错，但裤子不合身。 I know this dress is going to fit you like a glove (=fit you very well). 我知道这条连衣裙你穿会非常合身。 ► Use fit to say that clothes are not too big or too small. Use suit to say that clothes look attractive on someone: The dress fits, but it doesn’t suit me.衣服穿在身上不大不小用 fit ,衣服穿在身上漂亮用 suit : The dress fits, but it doesn’t suit me. 这裙子大小正好，但不适合我穿。n GRAMMAR: Using the progressiveIn this meaning, fit is not used in the progressive. You say: The skirt fits (me). ✗Don’t say: The skirt is fitting (me). b) [transitive] to try a piece of clothing on someone to see if it is the right size for them, or to make sure a special piece of equipment is right for them 试穿；试用be fitted for something I’m being fitted for a new suit tomorrow. 明天我要试穿一套新的衣服。be fitted with something He may need to be fitted with a hearing aid. 他也许得戴个助听器试试。n Grammar Fit is usually passive in this meaning.2  FIT/BE THE RIGHT SIZEright size/shape 合适的尺寸/形状 a) [intransitive, transitive] if something fits in a place, it is the right size or shape to go there 〔尺寸或形状〕合适 I couldn’t find a key which fitted the lock. 我找不到能插进这把锁的钥匙。 Most cookers are designed to fit level with your worktops. 大多数灶具都设计成与操作台齐平。fit in/into/under etc The plastic cover fits neatly over the frame. 这个塑料罩套在架子上正合适。 b) [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to put something carefully into a place that is the right size or shape for it 插入，拼入，装入 She fitted the last piece into the jigsaw puzzle. 她拼上了最后一块拼图。3  enough space 足够的空间 [intransitive, transitive]FIT/BE THE RIGHT SIZE if something fits into a place, there is enough space for it 可容纳，装进 I wanted to put the wardrobe behind the door, but I don’t think it’ll fit. 我原想把衣橱放在门后，但可能放不下。 You might be able to fit some small flowering plants between the larger bushes. 你或许可以在较大的灌木之间种些小的开花植物。fit somebody/something in/into something I don’t think we’ll be able to fit any more people into the car. 我想车里坐不下更多的人了。 We should be able to fit one more in. 我们应该还能再装进一个。4  equipment/part 设备/部件 [transitive]PUT to put a piece of equipment into a place, or a new part onto a machine, so that it is ready to be used 安装fit something on/to etc something I need to fit a lock on the door. 我得在门上安把锁。 Anti-theft devices are fitted to all our cars. 我们所有的汽车上都安装了防盗装置。be fitted with something The windows are all fitted with security locks. 所有窗户都装上了防盗锁。5  match/be suitable 符合 [intransitive, transitive]SAME if something fits another thing, it is similar to it or suitable for it 符合，适合 The punishment should fit the crime. 罚需当罪。 Police said the car fits the description of the stolen vehicle. 警方称这辆车符合对被盗车辆的描述。 Scientists often select facts to fit their theories. 科学家经常会挑选符合自己理论的事实。 He didn’t fit the conventional image of a banker. 他与传统的银行家形象不符。fit with The rhythm should fit with the meaning of a poem. 韵律应当与诗歌的含义一致。6  fit somebody for something formal to make someone suitable for something or able to do something 使某人适合某事，使某人胜任某事 His natural authority fitted him for a senior position. 他与生俱来的威严使他适合担任领导工作。7  fit the bill to be the type of person or thing that you want 正合适，正符合要求 We wanted an experienced sportscaster, and Waggoner fit the bill. 我们需要一名经验丰富的体育节目主持人，瓦戈纳正符合要求。8  if the cap fits (, wear it)wear it) if the cap fits ( British English, if the shoe fits (, wear it) American English spoken used to tell someone that you think a criticism of them is true 要是说得有理（就接受）〔用于告诉对方对其的批评是正确的〕 ‘So you think I’m a liar.’ ‘Well, if the cap fits ...’ “那么你认为我在撒谎喽。”“唔，要是这么说还算有理…” → somebody’s face doesn’t fit at face1(20) PHRASAL VERBS9 fit in phrasal verb a) RELATIONSHIPif someone fits in, they are accepted by the other people in a group 被他人接受，相处融洽 I never really fitted in at school. 我在学校里从来都不是很合群。 with I wasn’t sure if she would fit in with my friends. 我不确定她是否能与我的朋友融洽相处。b) fit something/somebody ↔ inTIME/HAVE TIME to manage to do something or see someone, even though you have a lot of other things to do 安排时间做〔某事〕，安排时间见〔某人〕；找出…的时间 SYN squeeze something/somebody ↔ in The doctor said he can fit me in at 4:30. 医生说他可以把我安排在4点30分。 I wanted to fit in a swim before breakfast. 早餐前我想抽时间游个泳。c) TIME/HAVE TIMEif something fits in with other things, it is similar to them or goes well with them 相似；适应；适合 I don’t know quite how this new course will fit in. 我不是很明白这门新课程和其他课程有什么关系。 with A new building must fit in with its surroundings. 新建筑必须与周围环境协调一致。 You can’t expect a baby to fit in with your existing routine. 不能指望小宝宝来适应你原有的生活规律。10 fit into something phrasal verb a) to be part of a group or system 成为…的一部分 Some of the patients we see do not fit neatly into any of the existing categories. 我们诊过的病人中有些不能完全归入现有的疾病类型。 How does this fit into the company’s overall marketing strategy? 这和公司整体的营销策略相契合吗？b) to be accepted by the people in a group or organization 与…相处融洽 She fitted into the team very well. 她与队员相处十分融洽。11 fit somebody/something ↔ out phrasal verb British English PUTto provide a person or place with the equipment, furniture, or clothes that they need 装备，配备；布置 The office had been fitted out in style. 办公室布置得很气派。 with The new recruits were fitted out with uniforms and weapons. 新兵配发了制服和武器。12 fit together phrasal verb a) if something fits together or you fit it together, different pieces can be joined to make something 装配（起来） Look, the tubes fit together like this. 你看，这些管子是这样接起来的。fit something together The pictures show you how to fit it together. 这些图片教你如何装配。b) if a story, set of facts, set of ideas etc fit together, they make sense when considered together 〔故事、事实、想法等〕合乎情理，相辅相成 Telecom and computer businesses fit together well. 电信业和计算机业相辅相成。13 fit somebody/something ↔ up phrasal verb British English a) PUTto provide a place with the furniture or equipment that it needs 装备，配备；布置 SYN fit somebody/something ↔ out with The rooms are now fitted up with electric lights. 房间里现已装上了电灯。b) SCGUILTY informal to make someone seem guilty of a crime when they are really not guilty 诬陷，陷害 I knew that I had been fitted up. 我知道我被陷害了。→ See Verb table

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fit• A man fitting that description was seen running from the park.• We were going to put the fridge between the stove and the washing machine, but it wouldn't fit.• He's put on so much weight that his clothes don't fit any more.• The pants fit fine, but the jacket's too small.• I'm looking for the puzzle piece that fits here.• He had to get his suits tailored to fit him.• Will this bag fit in the trunk?• We've designed a computer that fits into an ordinary briefcase.• Assess how your possessions fit into your new lifestyle together.• The pants were a little tight at first, but after I wore them a few times, they fit like a glove.• I had to fit new locks after the burglary.• I'm going to have a new exhaust system fitted next week.• They had altered the dress so that it fitted perfectly.• Ptolemy's epicycles could still fit the data.• Does your key fit the lock on the garage door?• The concept fitted the times, for this was a yeasty period.• On the plus side, a fold-down Plexiglas cover is fitted to the front of the saw, ahead of the blade.• Do these shoes still fit you?fit ... like a glove• But now she suddenly realised it fitted him like a glove.• In performing calculations we know exactly what to do and the answers fit nature like a glove.• Praise Six years on, the job almost seems to fit him like a glove.• After a while, it fit like a glove, and I became comfortable with it.fit in/into/under etc• You know and he really fits in.• What was the domain of the desktop until recently can now fit into a briefcase and will soon sit in the pocket.• There have been several suggestions as to how fossil agnathans may fit into a scheme such as this.• And when it comes to nutrition, those meals can fit in an overall healthy eating plan.• This does not seem to fit in at all with the demand for autonomy.• However you fit in, Paul enunciates one fundamental principle which characterises all other aspects of working relationships and practice.• If Greene is finally healthy, will he fit in properly?• The visitors will certainly be match fit in their third meeting on consecutive days.be fitted with something• Before leaving the hospital Thursday, he was fitted with a portable brain-wave monitor that he was to wear for 24-48 hours.• But how many diesel cars are fitted with catalysts?• And you must notice in this new first smoker the seats and backs are fitted with embossed crimson leather.• Most myopic children can be fitted with glasses with concave lenses which will bring their vision to normal.• All the ground floor windows were fitted with iron bars, a sufficient deterrent for the average break-and-enter boys.• Doors will now have to be fitted with special safety devices to prevent people or objects getting trapped in them.• This point means that where a motor vehicle is required to be fitted with wipers it must also have washers.fit2 ●●● S2 W3 adjective (comparative fitter, superlative fittest)  1  strong 强壮的HEALTHY someone who is fit is strong and healthy, especially because they exercise regularly 〔尤因经常锻炼而〕健壮的，健康的 OPP unfit You must be very fit if you do so much running. 如果你经常这样跑步，身体肯定很健康。 He was young, good-looking, and physically fit. 他年轻英俊，体格健壮。 I swim twice a week to try and keep fit. 我一周游两次泳以保持健康。fit for He may not be fit for Saturday’s match. 他身体不适，可能无法参加星期六的比赛。fit to do something I don’t know if I’ll be fit enough to take part in the race. 我不知道自己的身体状况是否能参加赛跑。 Psychiatrists said he was fit to stand trial (=he was mentally healthy enough). 精神科医生称他精神正常，可以受审。 She’s over eighty now, but still as fit as a fiddle (=very fit). 她现已年过八十，但身体依然很硬朗。fighting fit British English (=very fit) 十分健康的 I had just come back from holiday and was fighting fit. 我刚度假回来，身体很健康。► see thesaurus at healthy2  SUITABLEsuitable 合适的 suitable or good enough for something 合适的，恰当的 OPP unfitfit for We made sure the land was fit for drilling. 我们确认了这块土地适合钻井。 The food was not fit for human consumption. 这食物不适合人食用。 This book is not fit for publication! 这本书不宜出版！fit to do something He is not fit to govern this country! 他不适合治理这个国家！ This room is not fit to be seen! 这房间的样子可见不得人！3  see/think fit (to do something) DECIDEto decide that something is the best thing to do, especially when other people do not agree with you 认为（做某事）恰当，决定（做某事）〔尤在其他人不同意时〕 The government saw fit to ignore our advice. 政府决定对我们的建议不予理会。 Sort out the problem in any way you think fit. 用你认为合适的方法解决这个问题。4  in a fit state (to do something) especially British English healthy enough or in good enough condition for something 身体健康，状况良好（适合做某事） I was still very shocked and in no fit state to work. 我仍然惊魂未定，无法工作。 We’ll have to make sure the house is in a fit state to receive visitors. 我们得确保家里的样子能够接待客人。5  fit for a king of very good quality 高质量的，精美的，最高级的 The meal they provided was fit for a king. 他们做的饭菜简直是御膳水平。6. attractive 迷人的 British English sexually attractive 性感迷人的7  fit to drop British English informalTIRED extremely tired 累得快要瘫倒在地的 SYN exhausted It was getting late and most of us were fit to drop. 天色渐晚，我们大部分人都累得快要瘫倒在地了。8  fit to burst British English informalLOT/VERY MUCH if you are laughing, shouting etc fit to burst, you are doing it a lot 使劲地〔笑、叫等〕 The girls were laughing fit to burst. 女孩们笑破了肚皮。9  fit to be tied American English very angry, anxious, or upset 十分恼火[着急，烦恼]的 I was fit to be tied when she didn’t come home until 2 a.m. 她凌晨两点才到家，我都急疯了。

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fit• Cycling is a good way to keep fit.• We might speculate that those with dementia would be less willing to participate in a research project than the mentally fit.• When will Mark Tinkler be fit?• Just because you're in your sixties doesn't mean you can't be physically fit.• We've got a match next month, so we've got to keep ourselves reasonably fit.• All are contented, happy, fit and well.• I stay fit by swimming for an hour each morning.• The Allstar forward has been battling against injury lately and is given a 50/50 chance of being fit for Sunday.• Sandy's very fit - he runs almost 30 miles a week.• Sandy's very fit - he runs five miles every day.• In May, Harvey wrote to say that he and his wife were now fit to return to duty.fighting fit• Masie had responded brilliantly to treatment and seemed fighting fit.• She was taken in by Maggie Taylor and now five month old Teka is fighting fit and lapping up all the attention.• Consequently, it hosts an excellent wild brown trout population and fish are pink-fleshed and fighting fit, averaging 10oz in weight.fit to do something• But the country is no longer fit to be enjoyed.• The only bright spot was the news that Lewis should be fit to bowl in the final Test.• Clare thought Caro didn't look fit to come out of hospital.• Providence saw fit to favour me with wonderful in-laws.• You ain't fit to live with decent people.• He must have been physically fit to survive the punishing schedule to which he submitted himself.• The doctor's opinion was that she was fit to travel.

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fit3 ●●○ noun  1  emotion 情感 [countable]EMOTIONAL a time when you feel an emotion very strongly and cannot control your behaviour 〔感情的〕冲动，一阵发作fit of She killed him in a fit of temper. 她一怒之下杀了他。 He quit his job in a fit of drunken depression. 他酒后一时消沉辞了职。2  lose consciousness 失去知觉 [countable]MI a short period of time when someone loses consciousness and cannot control their body because their brain is not working properly 昏厥抽搐 She used to have fits as a baby. 她在婴儿时期经常昏厥抽搐。 people who suffer from epileptic fits 患有癫痫的人3  laugh/cough 笑/咳嗽 [countable]PERIOD OF TIME a short time during which you laugh or cough a lot in a way that you cannot control 突发，一阵 He had a violent coughing fit. 他一阵剧烈咳嗽。fit of The girls collapsed into a fit of the giggles. 女孩们突然咯咯地笑起来。 We were all in fits of laughter trying to clear up the mess. 我们大家一边收拾残局，一边笑得前仰后合。 Carl had us all in fits (=made us laugh a lot) with his stories. 卡尔的故事把我们大家逗得笑声阵阵。4  have/throw a fit informalANGRY to be very angry or shocked 大发脾气；大吃一惊 If your mother finds out about this, she’ll have a fit. 如果你母亲知道这事，她会大发脾气的。5  FIT/BE THE RIGHT SIZEright size 正确的尺寸 [singular] the way in which something fits on your body or fits into a space 合身；适合 The dress was a perfect fit. 这条连衣裙非常合身。 I managed to get everything into the suitcase, but it was a tight fit. 我终于把所有东西都塞进了手提箱，不过最后是满满当当了。6  suitable 适合的 [singular] formalSAME if there is a fit between two things, they are similar to each other or are suitable for each other 匹配，相配fit between We must be sure that there’s a fit between the needs of the children and the education they receive. 我们必须确保孩子们的需要和他们受到的教育相匹配。7  in/by fits and starts REGULARif something happens in fits and starts, it does not happen smoothly, but keeps starting and then stopping again 一阵阵地，间歇地 Technology advances by fits and starts. 技术进步断断续续。 He spoke in fits and starts. 他时断时续地说着话。

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fit• I began running about a month ago to improve my physical fitness.• The magazine contained several articles about healthy eating, fitness, and exercise.• I had a coughing fit that lasted nearly an hour.• He started to have fits and he suffered permanent damage.• But his proposals for electoral reform, now moving ahead in fits and starts, contain no such provision.• This means the machine tends to go forward in fits and starts, sometimes quite quickly but at other times embarrassingly slowly.• The boy had a history of fits.• I wanted him back because I thought he was a perfect fit for David as far as being vocal.fit of• In a fit of rage he slammed the door in her face.• a fit of depressionepileptic fits• After Darren was born, he had to stay in hospital an extra ten days because he suffered from epileptic fits.• He had not spoken once since arriving at the unit and had suffered numerous epileptic fits.• Mr Ballantyne said that he ran out of a drug used to control Mr Stockton's epileptic fits.• Doctors at the National Epilepsy centre at the Park hospital in Oxford carry out research into what can trigger epileptic fits.in fits of laughter• He had the entire audience in fits of laughter.• They looked really comical, and Frankie and I were in fits of laughter trying to help them.tight fit• It was going to be a tight fit.• Life must go on, and eight records makes for a tight fit in a 40-minute programme.• After turning the Disc you have a tighter fit, but not necessarily a better one.• We arrive in Paris, and make a tight fit into a tiny chambre de bonne in the Fifteenth Arrondissement.• He got up as quickly as the tight fit of the table in the breakfast nook would allow.• This tighter fit enables caffeine to plug the receptor, thus preventing adenosine from binding.fit between• There must be a fit between the children's needs and the education they receive.fit4 verb (fitted, fitting) [intransitive] British English  1 to have a seizure (=a sudden condition in which someone cannot control the movements of their body) 〔疾病〕发作，突发 The patient was fitting. 那个病人突然发病。→ See Verb table

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fit• Johnson found it full of weeds; today it is tailored and fitted.• There are definite health benefits to being fit.• He had to get his suits tailored to fit him.• Assess how your possessions fit into your new lifestyle together.• They had altered the dress so that it fitted perfectly.• Ptolemy's epicycles could still fit the data.• The concept fitted the times, for this was a yeasty period.• On the plus side, a fold-down Plexiglas cover is fitted to the front of the saw, ahead of the blade.From Longman Business Dictionaryfitfit1 /fɪt/ verb (past tense fitted also fit American English, present participle fitting) [transitive] to put a piece of equipment into place, or a new part on a machinefit something on/to somethingInteractive entertainment systems have been fitted on all the airline’s 747s.Anti-theft devices are fitted to all our cars.fit something with somethingInsurance is cheaper for homes fitted with alarms. → fit something → out→ See Verb tablefitfit2 noun [countable, uncountable]ECONOMICS if there is a fit between a company’s different activities, they go well together and can be managed together profitablyfit betweenThe fit between the two merged supermarket chains is excellent. → strategic fitOrigin fit2 (1400-1500) Perhaps from FIT1 fit3 Old English fitt “disagreement, opposition, fighting”

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fit¹ S1 W2 /fɪt/ verb (past tense and past participle fitted also fit American English, present participle fitting)
1.  CLOTHES
  a. [intransitive, transitive not in progressive] if a piece of clothing fits you, it is the right size for your body:
    His clothes did not fit him very well.
    The uniform fitted her perfectly.
    The jacket’s fine, but the trousers don’t fit.
    I know this dress is going to fit you like a glove (=fit you very well).
  ► Use fit to say that clothes are not too big or too small. Use suit to say that clothes look attractive on someone: The dress fits, but it doesn’t suit me.
  b. [transitive usually passive] to try a piece of clothing on someone to see if it is the right size for them, or to make sure a special piece of equipment is right for them
    fit somebody for something
    I’m being fitted for a new suit tomorrow.
    fit somebody with something
    He may need to be fitted with a hearing aid.
2.  RIGHT SIZE/SHAPE
  a. [intransitive and transitive] if something fits in a place, it is the right size or shape to go there:
    I couldn’t find a key which fitted the lock.
    Most cookers are designed to fit level with your work tops.
    fit in/into/under etc
    The plastic cover fits neatly over the frame.
  b. [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to put something carefully into a place that is the right size or shape for it:
    She fitted the last piece into the jigsaw puzzle.
3.  ENOUGH SPACE  [intransitive and transitive] if something fits into a place, there is enough space for it:
    I wanted to put the wardrobe behind the door, but I don’t think it’ll fit.
    You might be able to fit some small flowering plants between the larger bushes.
    fit somebody/something in/into something
    I don’t think we’ll be able to fit any more people into the car.
    We should be able to fit one more in.
4.  EQUIPMENT/PART  [transitive] to put a piece of equipment into a place, or a new part onto a machine, so that it is ready to be used
    fit something on/to etc something
    I need to fit a lock on the door.
    Anti-theft devices are fitted to all our cars.
    be fitted with something
    The windows are all fitted with security locks.
5.  MATCH/BE SUITABLE  [intransitive and transitive] if something fits another thing, it is similar to it or suitable for it:
    The punishment should fit the crime.
    Police said the car fits the description of the stolen vehicle.
    Scientists often select facts to fit their theories.
    He didn’t fit the conventional image of a banker.
    fit with
    The rhythm should fit with the meaning of a poem.
6. fit somebody for something formal to make someone suitable for something or able to do something:
    His natural authority fitted him for a senior position.
7. fit the bill to be the type of person or thing that you want:
    We wanted an experienced sportscaster, and Waggoner fit the bill.
8. if the cap fits (, wear it) British English, if the shoe fits (, wear it) American English spoken used to tell someone that you think a criticism of them is true:
    ‘So you think I’m a liar.’ ‘Well, if the cap fits ...’
⇨ sb’s face doesn’t fit at face¹(20)
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ install to put a piece of equipment somewhere and connect it so that it is ready to be used: The company is installing a new computer system. | How much does it cost to install central heating?
   ▪ put in to install something. Put in is more common in everyday English than install and is used especially about things that are not very complicated to install: The workmen are coming to put the new windows in today. | They removed the bath and put in a shower instead.
   ▪ fit to put a new part or piece of equipment into or onto something: I had to fit new locks after the burglary. | All vehicles must have seatbelts fitted.
   ▪ lay to put cables or a carpet in the correct place on the ground: Work on laying the telephone cables has not yet begun. | Two workmen were laying carpet tiles in the kitchen.
     
fit in phrasal verb
  1. if someone fits in, they are accepted by the other people in a group:
    I never really fitted in at school.
    fit in with
    I wasn’t sure if she would fit in with my friends.
  2. fit something/somebody ↔ in to manage to do something or see someone, even though you have a lot of other things to do
   SYN  squeeze something/somebody ↔ in:
    The doctor said he can fit me in at 4:30.
    I wanted to fit in a swim before breakfast.
  3. if something fits in with other things, it is similar to them or goes well with them:
    I don’t know quite how this new course will fit in.
    fit in with
    A new building must fit in with its surroundings.
    You can’t expect a baby to fit in with your existing routine.
fit into something phrasal verb
  1. to be part of a group or system:
    Some of the patients we see do not fit neatly into any of the existing categories.
    How does this fit into the company’s overall marketing strategy?
  2. to be accepted by the people in a group or organization:
    She fitted into the team very well.
fit somebody/something ↔ out phrasal verb British English
  to provide a person or place with the equipment, furniture, or clothes that they need:
    The office had been fitted out in style.
    fit somebody/something ↔ out with
    The new recruits were fitted out with uniforms and weapons.
fit together phrasal verb
  1. if something fits together or you fit it together, different pieces can be joined to make something:
    Look, the tubes fit together like this.
    fit something together
    The pictures show you how to fit it together.
  2. if a story, set of facts, set of ideas etc fit together, they make sense when considered together:
    Telecom and computer businesses fit together well.
fit somebody/something ↔ up phrasal verb British English
  1. to provide a place with the furniture or equipment that it needs
   SYN  fit somebody/something ↔ out
    fit somebody/something ↔ up with
    The rooms are now fitted up with electric lights.
  2. informal to make someone seem guilty of a crime when they are really not guilty:
    I knew that I had been fitted up.

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fit² S2 W3 adjective (comparative fitter, superlative fittest)1.  STRONG someone who is fit is strong and healthy, especially because they exercise regularly
   OPP  unfit:
    You must be very fit if you do so much running.
    He was young, good-looking, and physically fit.
    I swim twice a week to try and keep fit.
    fit for
    He may not be fit for Saturday’s match.
    fit to do something
    I don’t know if I’ll be fit enough to take part in the race.
    Psychiatrists said he was fit to stand trial (=he was mentally healthy enough).
    She’s over eighty now, but still as fit as a fiddle (=very fit).
    fighting fit British English (=very fit)
    I had just come back from holiday and was fighting fit.
2.  SUITABLE suitable or good enough for something
   OPP  unfit
    fit for
    We made sure the land was fit for drilling.
    The food was not fit for human consumption.
    This book is not fit for publication!
    fit to do something
    He is not fit to govern this country!
    This room is not fit to be seen!
3. see/think fit (to do something) to decide that something is the best thing to do, especially when other people do not agree with you:
    The government saw fit to ignore our advice.
    Sort out the problem in any way you think fit.
4. in a fit state (to do something) especially British English healthy enough or in good enough condition for something:
    I was still very shocked and in no fit state to work.
    We’ll have to make sure the house is in a fit state to receive visitors.
5. fit for a king of very good quality:
    The meal they provided was fit for a king.
6.  ATTRACTIVE British English sexually attractive
7. fit to drop British English informal extremely tired
   SYN  exhausted:
    It was getting late and most of us were fit to drop.
8. fit to burst British English informal if you are laughing, shouting etc fit to burst, you are doing it a lot:
    The girls were laughing fit to burst.
9. fit to be tied American English very angry, anxious, or upset:
    I was fit to be tied when she didn’t come home until 2 a.m.
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ healthy having good health: A good diet keeps you healthy. | They tested the drug on healthy volunteers.
   ▪ well used especially when describing or asking about how someone feels or looks: I don’t feel well. | How was James – did he look well?
   ▪ fine spoken used in a reply to a question about your health, or when talking about someone else’s health. Use fine only in replies, not in questions or statements: ‘Hi, Tom, how are you?’ ‘Fine, thanks.’ | She had a bad cold, but she’s fine now.
   ▪ all right/OK spoken not ill or injured. These expressions are very commonly used in everyday spoken English: You look pale – are you feeling all right? | He’s had an accident but he’s OK.
   ▪ better less ill than you were, or no longer ill: I’m feeling a lot better now. | Don’t come back to school until you’re better.
   ▪ fit healthy, especially because you exercise regularly: She keeps fit by cycling everywhere. | Police officers have to be physically fit and have good eyesight.
   ▪ in (good) shape healthy and fit: Jogging keeps me in pretty good shape.
   ▪ robust literary healthy and strong, and not likely to become ill: He had a robust constitution (=a strong and healthy body). | robust plants | a robust girl, wearing a thick woollen sweater
   ▪ be/look a picture of health to look very healthy: She looked a picture of health as she posed for the cameras.

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fit³ noun1.  EMOTION  [countable] a time when you feel an emotion very strongly and cannot control your behaviour
    fit of
    She killed him in a fit of temper.
    He quit his job in a fit of drunken depression.
2.  LOSE CONSCIOUSNESS  [countable] a short period of time when someone loses consciousness and cannot control their body because their brain is not working properly:
    She used to have fits as a baby.
    people who suffer from epileptic fits
3.  LAUGH/COUGH  [countable] a short time during which you laugh or cough a lot in a way that you cannot control:
    He had a violent coughing fit.
    fit of
    The girls collapsed into a fit of the giggles.
    We were all in fits of laughter trying to clear up the mess.
    Carl had us all in fits (=made us laugh a lot) with his stories.
4. have/throw a fit informal to be very angry or shocked:
    If your mother finds out about this, she’ll have a fit.
5.  RIGHT SIZE  [singular] the way in which something fits on your body or fits into a space:
    The dress was a perfect fit.
    I managed to get everything into the suitcase, but it was a tight fit.
6.  SUITABLE  [singular] formal if there is a fit between two things, they are similar to each other or are suitable for each other
    fit between
    We must be sure that there’s a fit between the needs of the children and the education they receive.
7. in/by fits and starts if something happens in fits and starts, it does not happen smoothly, but keeps starting and then stopping again:
    Technology advances by fits and starts.
    He spoke in fits and starts.

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fit⁴ verb (past tense and past participle fitted, present participle fitting) [intransitive] British English
to have a seizure (=a sudden condition in which someone cannot control the movements of their body):
    The patient was fitting.