Definition

1. 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.

2. 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

1. gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
2. a set of clothing (with accessories)
   • his getup was exceedingly elegant
3. any cohesive unit such as a military company

Verb

1. provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
   • The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities