Suit: meaning, definitions and examples

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suit

[ suːt ]

^{Context #1}

formal attire

A set of clothes made of the same fabric, consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt.

Synonyms

attire, ensemble, outfit

Examples of usage

He wore a smart suit to the interview.
The bride looked stunning in her wedding suit.

^{Context #2}

legal context

A legal action or process by which a person or organization demands that another person or organization in a court of law either do something or refrain from doing something.

Synonyms

case, lawsuit, legal action

Examples of usage

The company filed a suit against their former employee for breach of contract.
He threatened to bring a suit for defamation.

^{Context #3}

to be acceptable or convenient

Be convenient for or acceptable to.

Synonyms

be acceptable, be convenient, fit

Examples of usage

Working from home suits her lifestyle.
The new schedule doesn't suit everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "suit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terno

traje
processo
conjunto

🇮🇳 सूट

पोशाक
मामला
सूट

🇩🇪 Anzug

Anzug
Prozess
Anzug

🇮🇩 setelan

pakaian
kasus
cocok

🇺🇦 костюм

судовий процес
відповідати
справа

🇵🇱 garnitur

strój
proces
pasować

🇯🇵 スーツ

訴訟
似合う

🇫🇷 costume

procès
convenir
ensemble

🇪🇸 traje

demanda
convenir
conjunto

🇹🇷 takım elbise

dava
uygun olmak
takım

🇰🇷 정장

소송
어울리다

🇸🇦 بدلة

دعوى
يناسب
مجموعة

🇨🇿 oblek

proces
vyhovovat
souprava

🇸🇰 oblek

proces
vyhovovať
súprava

🇨🇳 西装

诉讼
适合
套装

🇸🇮 obleka

postopek
ustrezati
komplet

🇮🇸 föt

mál
henta
sett

🇰🇿 костюм

іс
сәйкес келу
жиынтық

🇬🇪 კოსტუმი

პროცესი
შეეფერება
კომპლექტი

🇦🇿 kostyum

məhkəmə prosesi
uyğun gəlmək
dəst

🇲🇽 traje

demanda
convenir
conjunto

Word origin

The word 'suit' originated from the Old French word 'suite', meaning 'a following, a series'. It was first used in the 14th century to refer to a set of matching clothes. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings, including legal actions and the idea of being appropriate or convenient. Today, 'suit' is a versatile word with both sartorial and legal connotations.