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fit out

idiom
Meaning

To provide a thing, a group, a person or oneself with requisites; to kit out.


Examples
SIMPLE

They fit out the new office with modern desks.

CONTEXTUAL

The team worked all weekend to fit out the store with new shelves and lighting before the grand opening.

COMPLEX

The expedition leader spent months ensuring they could fit out the vessel with enough supplies to survive the harsh winter in the arctic.

Anchors to
Related idioms7entries
  1. 01

    canary fit

    A highly emotional state of distress, anger, etc.

  2. 02

    fit for a king

    Lavish; luxurious.

  3. 03

    fit the bill

    To satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements.

  4. 04

    fit to be tied

    Very agitated or distressed; also, very angry; enraged, furious.

  5. 05

    fit to wake the dead

    At a very high volume; extremely loudly.

  6. 06

    have a fit

    To experience an epileptic seizure.

  7. 07

    throw a fit

    To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.

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