n.

1. a display of bad temper;
   tantrum, scene, conniption
   
   • he had a fit
   • she threw a tantrum
   • he made a scene
2. a sudden uncontrollable attack;
   paroxysm, convulsion
   
   • a paroxysm of giggling
   • a fit of coughing
   • convulsions of laughter
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);
   burst
   
   • a burst of applause
   • a fit of housecleaning

v.

1. be agreeable or acceptable to;
   suit, accommodate
   
   • This suits my needs
2. be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired;
   go
   
   • This piece won't fit into the puzzle
3. satisfy a condition or restriction;
   meet, conform to
   
   • Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
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;
   match, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
   
   • 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
7. conform to some shape or size
   
   • How does this shirt fit?
8. provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose;
   equip, fit out, outfit
   
   • The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
9. make correspond or harmonize;
   match
   
   • Match my sweater

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
2. (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed;
   fit(p), primed(p), set(p)
   
   • 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
3. physically and mentally sound or healthy;
   healthy
   
   • felt relaxed and fit after their holiday
   • keeps fit with diet and exercise