fitting

• Beschreibt etwas, das für eine bestimmte Situation oder einen bestimmten Zweck passend, angemessen oder richtig ist.

Describes something that is suitable, appropriate, or proper for a particular situation or purpose.

1. Appropriate or suitableB2formal

   Right or proper for a particular situation, purpose, or occasion.

   Passend

   • It was a fitting tribute to her years of service.
   • His speech was fitting for the solemn occasion.
   • The punishment was fitting for the crime committed.

   Synonymeappositeappropriateaptfelicitousproperrightseemlysuitable

   Antonymeimproperinappropriateunfittingunsuitablewrong

2. Correct size or shapeB1formal

   Describing something that fits well in terms of size or shape.

   Passend von der Größe her

   • The dress was a perfect fitting for her figure.
   • He bought a fitting pair of shoes for the hike.
   • The new door is a fitting replacement for the old one.

   Synonymeclose-fittingproperrightsnug

   Antonymeill-fitting

• Substantiv, das ein kleines Bauteil oder Zubehörteil bezeichnet, das an etwas befestigt wird (z. B. an Möbeln, Rohren oder Kleidung), oder den Vorgang des Anprobierens von Kleidung, um Größe und Passform zu prüfen.

A noun referring to a small part or accessory that is attached to something, such as a piece of furniture, a pipe, or a piece of clothing, or an act of trying on clothes to check the size and fit.

1. Act of trying on clothesB1formal

   The process of trying on a garment to check its size, fit, and appearance.

   Anprobe

   • She has a fitting for her wedding dress tomorrow.
   • The tailor scheduled a fitting for the new suit.
   • I need to go for a fitting before the final purchase.

   Synonymetry-on

2. Small part or accessoryB2formal

   A small component, such as a pipe, joint, or fixture, used in construction or plumbing.

   Fitting

   • The plumber replaced the old pipe fittings.
   • We need to buy new fittings for the bathroom sink.
   • The cabinet came with all the necessary fittings.

   Synonymeaccessoryadapterattachmentcomponentconnectioncouplingfixturejointpart

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um auszudrücken, dass etwas von der Größe oder Form her passt, oder um etwas an der richtigen Stelle im Raum zu platzieren oder anzupassen.

A verb used to indicate the act of being the right size or shape for something, or to put something into a space or position correctly.

1. Be the right size or shapeA2formal

   To be of the correct size or shape to go into a particular space or onto a particular object.

   Passen

   • This key doesn't fit the lock.
   • The dress fits her perfectly.
   • Will this suitcase fit in the overhead compartment?

   Synonymego

2. Be suitable or appropriateB1formal

   To be suitable for a particular purpose, situation, or person.

   Passen

   • Her skills fit the job requirements well.
   • This punishment doesn't fit the crime.
   • The new policy fits our company's goals.

   Synonymeagreebecomebefitconformcorrespondgo withmatchsuit

   Antonymeconflictdisagreemismatch

3. Install or equipB1formal

   To put something in its correct place, especially as part of a larger system or piece of equipment.

   Einbauen

   • They fitted the kitchen with new cabinets.
   • The mechanic fitted a new engine in the car.
   • We need to fit a smoke detector in the hallway.

   Synonymeattachequipfixinsertinstallmountplacepositionput inset

   Antonymedetachdisconnectremovewithdraw

4. Be compatible or matchB2informal

   To correspond or be in harmony with something else.

   Passen

   • His story doesn't fit the facts.
   • The pieces of the puzzle fit together perfectly.
   • Her description fits the suspect we're looking for.

   Synonymeaccordagreecoincideconformcorrespondharmonizematchmeshsuittally

   Antonymeclashconflictdisagreemismatch

Phrasal-Variantenfit infit out