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   suit

   /suːt/

   noun

   • 1. a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt: "a pinstriped suit" Similar outfitset of clothescostumeensembleclothingdressattirefineryhabitgarbliveryinformal:get-upgeartogsgarmsdudskitclobberrhyming slang:whistle (and flute)formal:apparelarchaic:vestments
   • ▪ a set of clothes to be worn for a particular activity: "a jogging suit"
   • ▪ a complete set of pieces of armour for covering the whole body: "a suit of armour"
   • ▪ a high-ranking executive in an organization, typically one regarded as exercising influence in an impersonal way: informal "maybe now the suits in Washington will listen" Similar businessmanbusinesswomanbusiness personexecutivebureaucratadministratormanagerdirector
   • 2. any of the sets into which a pack of playing cards is divided (in conventional packs comprising spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs).
   • 3. a lawsuit. Similar legal actionlawsuitsuit at lawcasecourt caseactioncauselegal proceeding/processproceedingsjudicial proceedingslitigationtriallegal dispute/contestbringing to bookbringing of chargesindictmentprosecution
   • 4. the process of trying to win a woman's affection with a view to marriage: "he could not compete with John in Marian's eyes and his suit came to nothing" Similar courtshipwooingcourtingaddressesattentionshomagepursuitrespectsblandishments
   • ▪ a petition or entreaty made to a person in authority: literary "he sought a passage to Christian lands, but they spurned his suit"
   • 5. a complete set of sails required for a ship or for a set of spars: "they went ashore and changed to another suit of sails"

   verb

   • 1. be convenient for or acceptable to: "what time would suit you?" Similar be convenient forbe acceptable tobe suitable formeet the requirements ofsatisfy the demands ofbe in line with the wishes ofbefitmatchcomplementgo withinformal:fit the billmake appropriate to/formake fitting to/fortailorfashionaccommodateadjustadaptmodifyfitgearequipdesignbe cut out for
   • ▪ act entirely according to one's own wishes (often used to express the speaker's annoyance): "‘I'm not going to help you.’ ‘Suit yourself.’"
   • ▪ adapt something to: archaic "they took care to suit their answers to the questions put to them"
   • 2. enhance the features, figure, or character of (someone): "the dress didn't suit her" Similar look attractive onenhance the appearance oflook right onlook good onbecomeflattershow to advantageset offenhanceornamentgraceinformal:do something for
   • 3. put on clothes, especially for a particular activity: North American "I suited up and entered the water"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French siwte, from a feminine past participle of a Romance verb based on Latin sequi ‘follow’. Early senses included ‘attendance at a court’ and ‘legal process’; suit (sense 1 of the noun and sense 2 of the noun) derive from an earlier meaning ‘set of things to be used together’. The verb sense ‘make appropriate’ dates from the late 16th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUIT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a set of clothes made of the same material and usually consisting of a jacket and pants or skirt. A suit is also a set of clothes or a piece of clothing to be worn in a particular situation or for a particular activity: a bathing suit.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › suitSuit Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   How to use suit in a sentence. a set of garments: such as; an ensemble of two or more usually matching outer garments (such as a jacket, vest, and trousers)… See the full definition

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › suitSUIT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together. a set of men's garments of the same color and fabric, consisting of trousers, a jacket, and sometimes a vest. a similarly matched set consisting of a skirt and jacket, and sometimes a topcoat or blouse, worn by women. any costume worn for some special activity: a running suit.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUIT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   any set of clothes of the same or similar material designed to be worn together, now usually (for men) a jacket with matching trousers or (for women) a jacket with matching or contrasting skirt or trousers. 2. (in combination) any outfit worn for a specific purpose. a spacesuit.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › suitSuit - definition of suit by The Free Dictionary

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   suit. (so͞ot) n. 1. a. A set of matching outer garments, especially one consisting of a coat with trousers or a skirt, often worn on formal occasions. b. Slang A person, especially an executive, who wears one of these garments at work. 2. An outfit worn for a special activity: a diving suit; a running suit. 3.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsuit noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /suːt/ Idioms. a set of clothes made of the same cloth, including a jacket and trousers or a skirt. She was wearing a grey business suit. He is dressed in a formal black suit. They won't let men into the restaurant without a suit and tie. a two-/three-piece suit (= of two/three pieces of clothing) a pinstripe suit.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSUIT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SUIT definition: 1. a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt that are made from the same material: 2. one of the…. Learn more.