# fit out with

CEFR B2 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fit-out-with
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

to provide a person or a place with the equipment, furniture, or clothes they need for a specific purpose.

For teachers: to equip or furnish a space or individual with necessary supplies or fittings; often used in the context of interior design, maritime vessels, or specialized activities.

## Examples

- They will fit out the new office with modern desks.
- The company spent thousands of pounds to fit out the laboratory with the latest high-tech equipment.
- Before the expedition could depart, the team had to fit out the vessel with enough supplies and specialized gear to survive the winter.

## Pitfalls

- Not "We fit out the room of new chairs." but "We fit out the room with new chairs." — the preposition 'with' must be used to introduce the equipment or items being provided.

## Usage notes

- usually follows the pattern of fitting out a place or person 'with' the items provided.
- Teaching tip: contrast with 'equip' (more formal) and 'furnish' (specifically for furniture); 'fit out' often implies a complete preparation of a space for a new use.

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