outfit
an assemblage of articles that equip a person for a particular task, role, trade, etc.: an explorer's outfit.
a set of usually matching or harmonious garments and accessories worn together; coordinated costume; ensemble: a new spring outfit.
a set of articles for any purpose: a cooking outfit.
a group associated in an undertaking requiring close cooperation, as a military unit.
a business firm engaged in a particular form of commercial enterprise: a construction outfit.
any company, party, or set.
the act of fitting out or equipping for any purpose, as for a voyage, journey, or expedition.
mental, physical, or moral equipment.
to furnish with an outfit, equipment, etc.; fit out; equip: to outfit an expedition to the South Pole.
Nautical. to finish equipping (a vessel) at a dock.
to furnish oneself with an outfit.
Origin of outfit
1Other words for outfit
Other words from outfit
- outfitter, noun
- pre·out·fit, verb (used with object), pre·out·fit·ted, pre·out·fit·ting.
- re·out·fit, verb (used with object), re·out·fit·ted, re·out·fit·ting.
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British Dictionary definitions for outfit
/ (ˈaʊtˌfɪt) /
a set of articles or equipment for a particular task, occupation, etc
a set of clothes, esp a carefully selected one
informal any group or association regarded as a cohesive unit, such as a military company, business house, etc
the act of fitting out
Canadian (formerly) the annual shipment of trading goods and supplies sent by a fur company to its trading posts
to furnish or be furnished with an outfit, equipment, etc
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