fitting

fitting
fit|ting1 [ˈfıtıŋ] n
1.) [usually plural] BrE
a piece of equipment in a house, for example a ↑cooker or a ↑fridge, that can be moved or taken with you when you sell the house
→fixtures and fittings at ↑fixture
2.) [usually plural]
an outside part of a piece of equipment that makes it possible to use or handle it
▪ a sink with chrome fittings (=handle and taps)
▪ new light fittings
3.) an occasion when you put on a piece of clothing that is being made for you, to see if it fits properly
fitting 2
fitting2 adj formal
right for a particular situation or occasion
▪ I thought the memorial was a fitting tribute to the President.
▪ a fitting end to what was a memorable trip
it is only fitting (that)
▪ It is only fitting that Simon propose the first toast tonight.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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