Definition of Fit

Noun

a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
"a burst of applause"
"a fit of housecleaning"
the manner in which something fits
"I admired the fit of her coat"
a sudden uncontrollable attack
"a paroxysm of giggling"
"a fit of coughing"
"convulsions of laughter"
a display of bad temper
"he had a fit"
"she threw a tantrum"
"he made a scene"

make correspond or harmonize
"Match my sweater"
provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
"The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
- fit out
conform to some shape or size
"How does this shirt fit?"
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 don't match those on the gun"
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"
make fit
"fit a dress"
"He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out"
satisfy a condition or restriction
"Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"
- conform to
be the right size or shape
fit correctly or as desired
"This piece won't fit into the puzzle"
be agreeable or acceptable to
"This suits my needs"

physically and mentally sound or healthy
"felt relaxed and fit after their holiday"
"keeps fit with diet and exercise"
(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"
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"