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out·fit
(out′fĭt′)n.
1. A set of tools or equipment for a specialized purpose: a welder's outfit. See Synonyms at equipment.
2. A set of clothing, often with accessories: What outfit are you wearing to the party?
3. Informal An association of persons, especially a military unit or a business organization.
4. The act of equipping: the leader's outfit of the expedition.
tr.v. out·fit·ted, out·fit·ting, out·fits
To provide with necessary equipment: This store outfits skiers. See Synonyms at furnish.
out′fit′ter n.
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outfit
(ˈaʊtˌfɪt)n
1. a set of articles or equipment for a particular task, occupation, etc
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a set of clothes, esp a carefully selected one
3. informal any group or association regarded as a cohesive unit, such as a military company, business house, etc
4. the act of fitting out
5. (Historical Terms) Canadian (formerly) the annual shipment of trading goods and supplies sent by a fur company to its trading posts
vb, -fits, -fitting or -fitted
to furnish or be furnished with an outfit, equipment, etc
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out•fit
(ˈaʊtˌfɪt)n., v. -fit•ted, -fit•ting. n.
1. an assemblage of gear for a particular task or role: a cowboy's outfit.
2. a set of usu. harmonious garments and accessories worn together: a new spring outfit.
3. a set of articles for any purpose: a barbecue outfit.
4. a military unit.
5. a business firm engaged in a particular commercial enterprise: a construction outfit.
6. any company, party, or set.
7. the act of equipping for any purpose.
v.t. 8. to furnish with an outfit.
v.i. 9. to furnish oneself with an outfit.
[1755–65]
out′fit`ter, n.
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Outfit
Examples: outfit of clothes; of sails.Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
outfit
Past participle: outfitted
Gerund: outfitting
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| Noun | 1. | outfit - any cohesive unit such as a military company social unit, unit - an organization regarded as part of a larger social group; "the coach said the offensive unit did a good job"; "after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit" |
| 2. |  outfit - a set of clothing (with accessories); "his getup was exceedingly elegant"attire, garb, dress - clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; "formal attire"; "battle dress" bib-and-tucker - an attractive outfit; "she wore her best bib-and-tucker" ensemble - a coordinated outfit (set of clothing) playsuit - a sports outfit for women or children; usually consists of shorts and a blouse trousseau - the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens | |
| 3. | outfit - gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose carpenter's kit, tool kit - a set of carpenter's tools first-aid kit - kit consisting of a set of bandages and medicines for giving first aid appurtenance, paraphernalia, gear - equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. layette - kit consisting of a complete outfit (clothing and accessories) for a new baby mess kit - kit containing a metal dish and eating utensils; used by soldiers and campers sewing kit - a kit of articles used in sewing | |
| Verb | 1. | outfit - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities" mechanise, mechanize, motorise, motorize - equip with armed and armored motor vehicles; "mechanize armies" fuse - equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse collar - furnish with a collar; "collar the dog" spur - equip with spurs; "spur horses" fin - equip (a car) with fins motorize - equip with a motor; "motorized scooters are now the rage" motorize - equip with a motor vehicle; "The police around here are not motorized and patrol the streets on horseback" furnish, provide, supply, render - give something useful or necessary to; "We provided the room with an electrical heater" stock - equip with a stock; "stock a rifle" horseshoe - equip (a horse) with a horseshoe or horseshoes turn out - outfit or equip, as with accessories; "The actors were turned out lavishly" instrument - equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling muzzle - fit with a muzzle; "muzzle the dog to prevent it from biting strangers" appoint - furnish; "a beautifully appointed house" refit - fit out again wire - provide with electrical circuits; "wire the addition to the house" shaft - equip with a shaft spar - furnish with spars stave - furnish with staves; "stave a ladder" commission - put into commission; equip for service; of ships |
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outfit
noun
verb
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
outfit
noun1. Things needed for a task, journey, or other purpose:
2. A set or style of clothing:
3. Informal. A commercial organization:
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Translations
بَدْلَةٌبَدْلَه
oděv
tøj
asu
odjeća
klæînaîur
衣装一式
의상
įrankiai
tērps, ietērps
oblekaoprema
kläder
เสื้อผ้าทั้งชุด
quần áo
outfit
[ˈaʊtfɪt] N1. (= clothes) → traje m; (= uniform) → uniforme m; (= costume) → conjunto m
a cowboy outfit → un traje de vaquero
why are you wearing that outfit? → ¿por qué te has trajeado así?
a cowboy outfit → un traje de vaquero
why are you wearing that outfit? → ¿por qué te has trajeado así?
2. (= equipment) → equipo m; (= tools) → juego m de herramientas
a complete camper's outfit → un equipo completo de campista
a complete camper's outfit → un equipo completo de campista
3. (= organization) → grupo m, organización f (Mil) → unidad f, cuerpo m
when I joined this outfit → cuando vine a formar parte de esta unidad
when I joined this outfit → cuando vine a formar parte de esta unidad
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
outfit
[ˈaʊtfɪt] n
(= clothes) → tenue f
She bought a new outfit for the wedding → Elle a acheté une nouvelle tenue pour le mariage.
sports outfits → des tenues de sport cowboy outfit
She bought a new outfit for the wedding → Elle a acheté une nouvelle tenue pour le mariage.
sports outfits → des tenues de sport cowboy outfit
(= organization) → boîte f
vt (= fit out) [+ room, building] → équiper
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
outfit
n
(= clothes) → Kleidung f, → Kleider pl; (Fashion) → Ensemble nt; (= fancy dress) → Kostüm nt; (= uniform) → Uniform f; (of scout) → Kluft f; is that a new outfit you’re wearing? → hast du dich neu eingekleidet?; she has so many outfits → sie hat so viel anzuziehen; her outfits include … → ihre Garderobe reicht von …
(= equipment) → Ausrüstung f
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
outfit
(ˈautfit) noun a set of clothes, especially for a particular occasion. a wedding outfit.
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outfit
→ بَدْلَةٌ oděv tøj Outfit ρουχισμός conjunto asu tenue odjeća completo 衣装一式 의상 kledij antrekk wyposażenie vestuário наряд kläder เสื้อผ้าทั้งชุด kılık quần áo 配备Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
outfit
n. traje, equipo, habilitación.
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