fit out

fit out

To outfit or equip someone or something in a particular way. A noun or pronoun can be used between "fit" and "out." We fit out the children in their Easter finery for Mass. The local blacksmith fit him out for his journey.
See also: fit, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fit someone or something out (with something)

to provide or furnish someone or something with something. They fit out the campers with everything they needed. They fit them out for only $140.
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fit someone or something out

(for something) to equip someone or something for something; to outfit someone or something for something. We are going to fit our boat out so we can live on it during a long cruise. We fit out the children in funny costumes for Halloween.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

fit out

Also, fit up. Equip or supply what is needed, as in They promised to fit out the expedition free of charge. This expression, dating from the late 1600s, originally was confined to furnishing a ship or other vessel with supplies, repairs, and the like. By the 1720s it was being used more broadly, as it still is.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

fit out

v.
To dress or decorate something or someone: We'll fit you out with an excellent suit for the party. The tailor fit out the entire bridal party yesterday.
See also: fit, out
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • fit on
  • fit on (something)
  • give (someone) a fit
  • give someone a fit
  • You cannot get a quart into a pint pot
  • you can't get a quart into a pint pot
  • fit in with (someone or something)
  • serve the purpose
  • serve a purpose
  • fiddle
References in periodicals archive
"There has definitely been a gradual but consistent move towards international standards of corporate office fit outs," McCready tells Construction Week .
The evolution of fit-out trends within the GCC
The study also identified the top projects in 2010 with considerable potential for interiors and fit outs contractors.
Gulf interior design spend to hit $8.6bn
Lesh brings more than 15 years of corporate real estate experience in managing corporate interiors, retail fit outs and mission critical data centers.
Jones Lang LaSalle
Summary: A burgeoning GCC real estate sector collectively valued at US$ one trillion inclusive of residential, retail, leisure and commercial sectors is driving the demand for fit outs in the region announced CMPi UAE, organizers of Fit-Out Middle East scheduled to take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on 17th and 18th November 2008.
Construction industry dynamics spur fit-out sector growth
Tenants are currently finishing fit outs for their sites in Walkergate and trading is expected to begin from the end of next month.
Walkergate set to break records on rents
Poundworld and Farmfoods will be given the keys to their units on Friday, with plans to start their fit outs on June 26.
Stores get set to open at PS23m marina park
Walid Wakim, GM Partner of STYRO said: "The rise in construction, several exhibitions and events has paved way for increased opportunities for the interiors and fit outs market in the region.
Styro to highlight new product range at INDEX
The scheme is home to four very different types of fit outs within the two existing buildings.
The Snowhill success story
He described the Green Star programme as one in which retailers "have fit outs that will have a minimal impact on the environment".
Retailers in Dubai malls opt for eco-friendly solutions
Bahrain-based idworks, a specialist provider of one stop solutions for interior fit outs, has appointed Donn O'Shaughnessy as its new managing director.
Idworks names new MD
Much of his work involves healthcare-related fit outs, including medical office buildings, hospitals, surgery center and doctor's offices, among other specialized facilities.
Michael Sackler and Brian Noodt of Ives, Shier & Lesser Architecture Studio (IS&L) in Fair Lawn, N.J., have earned LEED Professional Accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
LEADING Ras Al Khaimah property developer, RAK Properties, has partnered with German supplier HE-lsta Furniture to offer fit outs to investors in the Mina Al Arab development.
German supplier to fit out RAK villas
With 19 years of experience in the architectural/engineering/construction industry, Pullar has been involved in significant projects ranging from highly detailed interior fit outs to complex new construction for restaurants, retail spaces and corporate and educational facilities.
Cannon Design