fitting
gb/fˈɪtɪŋ/ us/fˈɪtɪŋ/
B1
Inglês
~ 7800
Acepções
0 acepção
adjective
B2
property
1
appropriate or suitable for a situation
Right and suitable for a person, time, or situation.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is fitting (for [someone] / that [clause])
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "fitting" when they mean "fitted" or "fit" for size, for example saying *"The shoes are fitting"* for size. For size, use "The shoes fit" or "The shoes are a good fit". Use "fitting" mainly for what is appropriate or proper in a situation.
Sinônimos
appropriate (More common and general; used in a wider range of situations than "fitting".)
Antônimos
inappropriate (Describes something that is not suitable or proper for a situation.)
Colocações
fitting end
|fitting tribute
|fitting punishment
|fitting response
|fitting conclusion
|it is fitting that
Temas
evaluation
|communication
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- It was a fitting end to her long and successful career.
- A minute’s silence was a fitting tribute to the victims.
- Given his years of service, it seems fitting that he should lead the ceremony.
- Many felt that the light punishment was not fitting for such a serious crime.
- The quiet, simple ceremony was perfectly fitting for his character.
Exemplos para estudantes
- It is fitting that she speaks first.
- A small family party was a fitting way to celebrate.
- A thank-you card is fitting after such help.
- The movie’s sad music is fitting for the last scene.
- His new job is fitting for his skills.
Substantivo
B2
event
2
appointment to try on clothes
A meeting when you put on clothes so a tailor or shop worker can check and change the size.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] goes for a fitting (for [item of clothing])
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this noun with the verb, saying *"I have to fitting my dress"* instead of "I have to go for a fitting" or "I have a dress fitting." Remember: "fitting" as a noun is the event; use a verb like "have" or "go for" before it.
Sinônimos
fitting session (Longer phrase; slightly more descriptive and often used in professional or fashion contexts.)
Antônimos
removal (In this context, a fitting involves putting clothes on to check them, while removal is taking clothes off; they describe opposite directions of action.)
Colocações
dress fitting
|wedding dress fitting
|first fitting
|final fitting
|schedule a fitting
|go for a fitting
Temas
daily life
|fashion
|services
|clothing
|daily_life
Exemplos
- I have my first wedding dress fitting on Saturday.
- The tailor asked her to come back next week for a second fitting.
- He missed his suit fitting and had to wear an old jacket to the event.
- All bridesmaids must attend a fitting two weeks before the ceremony.
- After the fitting, the designer pinned the dress to mark the changes.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I went to the shop for a dress fitting.
- The suit is not ready; I have another fitting tomorrow.
- She has a fitting for her costume this afternoon.
- He stood still during the fitting while the tailor worked.
- Please call to book a fitting next week.
Substantivo
technical
C1
entity
3
small connector part or attachment
A small piece that joins or finishes things like pipes, lights, or furniture.
Padrão de uso:
[type] fitting / [type] fittings
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "fitting" with "fixture" or "furniture" and may say *"We bought new fittings for the living room"* when they mean sofas or tables. "Fittings" are usually small parts or connectors, especially in plumbing, electrics, or doors, not large pieces of furniture.
Sinônimos
connector (Very close in meaning, especially for pipes and cables; more general and not limited to building parts.)
Antônimos
gap (A fitting fills or connects a space between parts; a gap is an empty space where there is no connector.)
Colocações
pipe fittings
|light fittings
|electrical fittings
|brass fittings
|plumbing fittings
|door fittings
Temas
home
|technology
|construction
|work
Exemplos
- The plumber replaced several old pipe fittings under the sink.
- All the light fittings in the hallway need to be updated.
- Make sure you buy the right size fittings for these copper pipes.
- The kit includes brackets and other fittings for easy installation.
- Rust had damaged the metal fittings on the outdoor taps.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The bathroom has modern light fittings.
- He bought new pipe fittings at the store.
- These fittings are too small for this pipe.
- The door fittings are made of brass.
- We need more fittings to finish the job.
Substantivo
B2
action
4
process of installing or making fit
The work of putting something in the right place or size so it can be used.
Padrão de uso:
the fitting of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this noun with the similar noun meaning "small connector part." For the process, it is often used with "of": "the fitting of new windows." For the small parts, it is more often plural and directly modified, as in "pipe fittings" or "door fittings."
Sinônimos
installation (Very close in meaning; "installation" is more common and slightly more formal and general.)
Antônimos
removal (Fitting is putting something in place; removal is taking it out.)
Colocações
the fitting of new windows
|kitchen fitting
|carpet fitting
|free fitting
|fitting service
|made-to-measure fitting
Temas
home
|construction
|services
|technology
|housing
|work
Exemplos
- The fitting of the new doors will take two days.
- We offer free fitting with every carpet purchased.
- Kitchen fitting is included in the total price.
- The company specializes in the fitting of solar panels.
- Delays in window fitting have pushed back the completion date.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The fitting of the new kitchen starts on Monday.
- Carpet fitting is very noisy.
- The price includes the fitting of the doors.
- We paid extra for same-day fitting.
- He works in window fitting for a big company.
Verbo
B1
action
5
putting or adjusting to fit
The -ing form of "fit": putting something in the right place or changing it so the size is right.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] is fitting [something] (to/into [something])
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "fitting" (verb form) with the adjective "fit" and say *"The shoes are fitting me"*. In modern English, we usually say "The shoes fit me" (not "are fitting") unless we emphasize a temporary process. Use "fitting" mainly to describe the ongoing action, as in "They are fitting a new window."
Sinônimos
installing (Very close when talking about equipment or furniture; "installing" is slightly more formal and technical.)
Antônimos
removing (Describes taking something away, the opposite of fitting it in or into place.)
Colocações
fitting a new kitchen
|fitting new windows
|fitting the pieces together
|fitting the door into place
|fitting someone for a suit
|fitting everything into the box
Temas
daily life
|home
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The electrician is fitting new lights in the kitchen.
- They are fitting the shelves to the wall this afternoon.
- She spent the morning fitting the pieces of the puzzle together.
- The tailor is fitting him for a tuxedo.
- We’re fitting a new lock on the front door.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Workers are fitting new windows in our house.
- He is fitting a new lock on the door.
- The shop is fitting her for a wedding dress.
- They are fitting the parts together on the table.
- I am fitting all my clothes into one small bag.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
fitting
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GB/fˈɪtɪŋ/
US/fˈɪtɪŋ/
Sílabas e tonicidade
fit - ting (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (fit)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: fitting
Noun
- Base: fitting
- Plural: fitting, fittings
Família de palavras
Expressões
a fitting end
1/ə fˈɪtɪŋ ˈɛnd/
idiom
an appropriate conclusion to events
An end that matches what happened before and feels right or deserved.
Exemplos
- The quiet final scene was a fitting end to the film.
- His retirement party was a fitting end to a long teaching career.
fitting room
1/fˈɪtɪŋ ɹˈum/
fixed phrase
small shop room to try clothes
A small room in a clothing shop where you can put clothes on to see if they are good for you.
Exemplos
- You can try on those jeans in the fitting room at the back.
- All the fitting rooms are busy, so you may have to wait a few minutes.
- She left her bag in the fitting room by mistake.
fitting tribute
1/fˈɪtɪŋ tɹˈɪbjut/
fixed phrase
appropriate way to honor someone
A way of showing respect that seems right for the person or event.
Exemplos
- The concert was a fitting tribute to the late singer.
- They named the new library after her, a fitting tribute to her work in education.
it is fitting that
1/ˈɪt ˈɪz fˈɪtɪŋ ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
saying something is appropriate
Used to say that something is right and suitable in a special or serious situation.
Exemplos
- It is fitting that we remember those who lost their lives.
- It is fitting that she should receive the award after so many years of hard work.