fit

in forma, sano

Abbastanza sano e forte da svolgere attività fisiche o un determinato compito.

In inglese semplice: Healthy and strong enough to do physical activities or a particular task.

• I swim to keep fit.
• She was fit enough to climb the hill.
• Are you feeling fit again?

Come si usa: fit enough to do something (She is fit enough to run ten kilometres.); fit for something (The doctor said he was fit for work.)

Sinonimi: healthy, in shape

Contrari: unfit

Espressioni comuni: keep fit, physically fit, fit for work

adatto, idoneo

Adeguato o abbastanza buono per un determinato uso o una situazione.

In inglese semplice: Suitable or good enough for a particular use or situation.

• This food is fit to eat.
• They repaired the house until it was fit for use.
• Spend the money as you see fit.

Come si usa: fit for something (The room is not fit for use.); fit to do something (This water is fit to drink.); see/think fit to do something (You may leave whenever you see fit to do so.)

Sinonimi: suitable, appropriate, proper

Contrari: unfit, unsuitable

Espressioni comuni: fit for purpose, see fit, fit to eat

adattato, adatto

Ben adattato alle condizioni in cui vive o funziona.

In inglese semplice: Well suited to the conditions in which something lives or works.

• The most fit organisms leave more offspring.
• Some species are less fit in a warmer environment.
• These animals are fit for survival in the desert.

Come si usa: fit for something (These plants are fit for life in dry conditions.)

Sinonimi: adapted, suited

Contrari: unfit, maladapted

Espressioni comuni: fit for survival, fit organisms, fit for the environment

andare bene, entrare

Avere le dimensioni o la forma giuste per una persona o una cosa.

In inglese semplice: To have the right size or shape for someone or something.

• These shoes fit me.
• The old key fitted the lock perfectly.
• Will all your clothes fit into that bag?

Come si usa: fit someone/something (These gloves fit me perfectly.); fit in/into something (The table will not fit in this room.)

Sinonimi: be the right size

Espressioni comuni: fit someone well, fit in something, fit into something

adattarsi, corrispondere

Essere adeguato a uno scopo, a un bisogno o a una situazione.

In inglese semplice: To be suitable for a purpose, need, or situation.

• This plan fits our needs.
• His explanation did not fit the facts.
• Does that date fit your schedule?

Sinonimi: suit, match

Espressioni comuni: fit the purpose, fit someone’s needs, fit the description

adattare, aggiustare

Modificare qualcosa affinché abbia le dimensioni o la forma adatte a una persona o a un luogo.

In inglese semplice: To change something so it has the right size or shape for a person or place.

• The tailor fitted my jacket.
• They fit each helmet to its wearer.
• Can you fit this dress to my shape?

Come si usa: fit something to someone/something (The tailor fitted the coat to her shoulders.)

Sinonimi: adjust, tailor, alter

Espressioni comuni: fit a suit, fit a hat, fit something to someone, fit a dress

vestibilità

Quanto bene le dimensioni e la forma di qualcosa si adattano alla persona o all’oggetto che ricopre.

In inglese semplice: How well the size and shape of something suit the person or thing it covers.

• This shirt is a good fit.
• I prefer jeans with a loose fit.
• The jacket’s fit improved after the tailor changed it.

Espressioni comuni: a good fit, a tight fit, a loose fit, a close fit

scatto, accesso

Episodio improvviso di forte emozione difficile da controllare.

In inglese semplice: A sudden period of strong emotion that is hard to control.

• He threw a fit over dinner.
• She burst into a fit of laughter.
• In a fit of rage, he slammed the door.

Come si usa: a fit of something (He broke the cup in a fit of anger.)

Sinonimi: outburst, tantrum

Espressioni comuni: fit of rage, fit of laughter, throw a fit