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out·fit  (outft)
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.
3. Informal An association of persons, especially a military unit or a business organization.
4. The act of equipping.
tr.v. out·fit·ted, out·fit·ting, out·fits
To provide with necessary equipment: This store outfits skiers. See Synonyms at furnish.

outfitter n.

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, -fitted
to furnish or be furnished with an outfit, equipment, etc.

Outfit Examples: outfit of clothes; of sails.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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.outfitoutfit - 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
Verb1.outfit - provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities"
rig, set up, set - equip with sails or masts; "rig a ship"
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"
kit, kit out, kit up - supply with a set of articles or tools
appoint - furnish; "a beautifully appointed house"
re-equip, rejig - re-equip a factory or plant
refit - fit out again
armor, armour - equip with armor
accouter, accoutre - provide with military equipment
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"
clothe, invest, adorn - furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors
commission - put into commission; equip for service; of ships

outfit
noun
1. costume, dress, clothes, clothing, suit, gear (informal), get-up (informal), kit, ensemble, apparel, attire, garb, togs (informal), threads (slang), schmutter (slang), rigout (informal) She was wearing an outfit we'd bought the previous day.
2. (Informal) group, company, team, set, party, firm, association, unit, crowd, squad, organization, crew, gang, corps, dream team, setup (informal), galère (French) He works for a private security outfit.
verb
1. equip, stock, supply, turn out, appoint, provision, furnish, fit out, deck out, kit out, fit up, accoutre Homes can be outfitted with security lights for a few hundred dollars.
2. dress, clothe, attire, deck out, kit out, rig out The travel company outfitted their staff in coloured jerseys.
Translations
outfit [ˈaʊtfɪt] N
1. (= clothes) → traje m; (= uniform) → uniforme m; (= costume) → conjunto m
a cowboy outfitun 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 outfitun equipo completo de campista
3. (= organization) → grupo m, organización f (Mil) → unidad f, cuerpo m
when I joined this outfitcuando vine a formar parte de esta unidad

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
(= organization) → boîte f >
vt (= fit out) [+ room, building] → équiper

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 outfitssie hat so viel anzuziehen; her outfits include …ihre Garderobe reicht von …
(= equipment)Ausrüstung f
(inf: = organization) → Laden m (inf), → Verein m (inf); (Mil) → Einheit f, → Truppe f

outfit [ˈaʊtˌfɪt] n
a. (clothes) → completo; (for sports) → tenuta; (for dressing up) → costume m
b. (equipment) → attrezzatura
c. (fam) (organization) → organizzazione f

outfit [ˈaʊtˌfɪt] n
a. (clothes) → completo; (for sports) → tenuta; (for dressing up) → costume m
b. (equipment) → attrezzatura
c. (fam) (organization) → organizzazione f

outfit
n outfit [ˈautfit]
a set of clothes, especially for a particular occasion a wedding outfit. uitrusting, uitset بَدْلَه костюм výstroj, šaty, vybavení tøj; -tøj die Ausstattung σύνολο ρούχων για συγκεκριμένη περίσταση traje varustus لباس asuste tenue, toilette צִיוּד वेश, पहनावा odjeća, roba felszerelés; ruha; készlet perlengkapan, pakaian klæðnaður corredo 衣裳一式 (특히 여성의 장신구를 포함한) 의상 한 벌 drabužiai, apranga, įrankiai tērps, ietērps perlengkapan uitrusting klesdrakt, utstyr strój fato ţi­nu­tă, toaletă полный комплект одежды; наряд šaty obleka odeća utstyrsel, ekipering, utrustning เสื้อผ้าทั้งชุด kıyafet 全套衣裝 екіпірування; обмундирування کپڑے، جوڑے đồ trang bị như quần, áo, giày, mũ...

outfit مُعدات šaty tøj Outfit ρουχισμός conjunto asu tenue odjeća completo 衣装一式 의상 outfit antrekk wyposażenie vestuário наряд kläder เสื้อผ้าทั้งชุด kılık quần áo 配备


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