noun |
1. A set of matching outer garments, especially one consisting of a coat with trousers or a skirt. |
2. A costume for a special activity: a diving suit; a running suit. |
3. A group of things used together; a set or collection: a suit of sails; a suit of tools. |
4. Games Any of the four sets of 13 playing cards (clubs, diamonds, hearts, and spades) in a standard deck, the members of which bear the same marks. |
5. Law A court proceeding to recover a right or claim. |
6. The act or an instance of courting a woman; courtship: She was inclined to accept his suit. |
7. Slang One who wears a business suit, especially an executive. |
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phrasal-verb |
1. suit up To put on clothing designed for a special activity: suits up in shorts for a jog. |
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verb-intransitive |
1. To be suitable or acceptable. |
2. To be in accord; agree or match. |
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verb-transitive |
1. To meet the requirements of; fit: This candidate does not suit our qualifications. |
2. To be appropriate for; befit: a color that suits you. |
3. To please; satisfy: a choice that suits us all. |
4. To provide with clothing; dress: The NCOs suited the recruits in green uniforms. |
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