suit
- Top 3000
Sense 1
- noun
- A2
A set of clothes made from the same cloth, usually a jacket with trousers or a skirt, worn for work or special events.
He wore a grey suit to his sister's wedding.
She bought a light linen suit for the job interview.
My suit is still at the dry cleaner's until Friday.
Waiters in that hotel wear black suits and white shirts.
Common collocations: a dark suit · a business suit · to wear a suit · a suit and tie · a three-piece suit
Sense 2
- verb
- A2
To be right or convenient for what someone needs or plans.
Would Thursday morning suit you for our next meeting?
This flat suits us because the school is nearby.
Choose whichever time suits you best and let me know.
Common collocations: to suit somebody · to suit your needs · whatever suits you · does that suit you?
Part of: Talking to people, Attitudes and opinions
Sense 3 · less common
- verb
- B1
To make someone look good, said about clothes, colours or hair.
That warm red really suits you; you should wear it more.
Short hair suits her better than the long style did.
I don't think this hat suits me at all.
Common collocations: that colour suits you · the dress suits her · to suit somebody perfectly · it doesn't suit me
Part of: Clothes, Appearance