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

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   1. : a set of garments: such as. a. : an ensemble of two or more usually matching outer garments (such as a jacket, vest, and trousers) businessmen wearing three-piece suits. : a costume to be worn for a special purpose or under particular conditions. gym suits. 2. a. : an action or process in a court for the recovery of a right or claim. b.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

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   In a court of law, a suit is a case in which someone tries to get a legal decision against a person or company, often so that the person or company will have to pay them money for having done something wrong to them.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SuitSuit - Wikipedia

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   A suit, also called a lounge suit, business suit, dress suit, or formal suit is a set of clothes comprising a suit jacket and trousers of identical textiles generally worn with a collared dress shirt, necktie, and dress shoes. A skirt suit is similar, but with a matching skirt instead of trousers.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › suitSuit - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Among many other meanings, a suit is a jacket and pants that match — formalwear for men. Suits are well-suited (appropriate) for some jobs and formal events, like a funeral. A suit is also short for a lawsuit — like when you file a suit against a doctor who removed the wrong kidney.

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

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   a claim or complaint against somebody that a person or an organization can make in court. to file/bring a suit against somebody. a divorce suit. see also paternity suit. Extra Examples. His former business associate filed a suit against him claiming £5 million damages.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › suit_nsuit, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does the noun suit mean? There are 46 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun suit, 26 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. suit has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of suit – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge 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.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySUIT - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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    Definitions of 'suit' 1. A man's suit consists of a jacket, pants, and sometimes a vest, all made from the same fabric. [...] 2. A woman's suit consists of a jacket and skirt or trousers, made from the same fabric. [...] 3. A particular type of suit is a piece of clothing that you wear for a particular activity. [...] More. English usage.