Meaning of the word "fit up" in English

What does "fit up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fit up

US /fɪt ʌp/

UK /fɪt ʌp/

to provide someone with clothes or equipment

Example:

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The company will fit up all new employees with uniforms and safety gear.

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They need to fit up the new office with furniture and computers.

Synonym:

equip furnish outfit provision supply

to frame someone; to make someone appear guilty of a crime by providing false evidence

Example:

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He claimed the police tried to fit him up for the robbery.

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It was clear they were trying to fit up an innocent person.

Synonym:

frame set up incriminate implicate entrap

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