outfit
/'autfit/
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Definition
Noun:
- A set of equipment or tools for a specific purpose: "outfit" can refer to a collection of items or gear needed for a particular activity or task.
- A set of clothes worn together: "outfit" also commonly means a coordinated set of clothing and accessories.
- A group or organization: "outfit" can informally refer to a team, company, or military unit.
Verb:
- To provide with necessary equipment or clothing: "outfit" means to supply or furnish someone or something with the items required for a specific purpose.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- She bought a new outfit for the job interview. (A set of clothes)
- The camping outfit included a tent, sleeping bags, and a stove. (A set of equipment)
- He works for a small publishing outfit in the city. (An organization or company)
Verb:
- The charity outfitted the school with new computers.
- We need to outfit the team with proper safety gear before the expedition.
Advanced Usage
- "To be/get outfitted in": to be dressed or equipped in a particular way.
- The soldiers were outfitted in full camouflage.
- "Outfitting" (gerund/noun): the action or business of providing equipment or clothes.
- The store specializes in outdoor outfitting for hikers.
Variants and Related Words
- Outfitter (n): a person or business that sells or provides equipment, especially for outdoor activities.
- We rented our canoe from a local outfitter.
- Kit (n): a set of articles or equipment needed for a specific purpose. (Synonym for the 'equipment' sense)
- Getup (n, informal): an outfit or costume. (Synonym for the 'clothing' sense)
- She was wearing a strange getup.
Synonyms
- Noun (clothing): Ensemble, attire, garb.
- Noun (equipment): Kit, gear, apparatus.
- Noun (organization): Firm, company, unit.
- Verb: Equip, furnish, supply, provision.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Outfit" is not commonly used as part of phrasal verbs. Its verbal use is typically transitive.)
Related Idioms
- "The whole outfit": This can refer to an entire set of clothes or, informally, an entire group or organization.
- He showed up wearing the whole outfit: suit, tie, and hat.
- The whole outfit was invited to the conference. (Referring to an entire company or team)
Noun
- gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
- a set of clothing (with accessories)
- his getup was exceedingly elegant
- any cohesive unit such as a military company
Verb
- provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
- The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities