fit up en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(slang) Conspire to incriminate falsely a presumably innocent person.
The gun was placed in her car in an effort to fit her up.
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To furnish with suitable things; to prepare; to fit out.
to fit up a room for a guest
The shoemaker will fit you up with a fine pair of boots.
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(obsolete) To create a set or performance venue; to make a venue ready for a performance.
We will finish fitting up the stage by the time the show starts.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fits up | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| fitting up | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| fitted up | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| fitted up | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
frame (conspire to incriminate)
Translations (5)
el παγιδεύω (cause a person to appear guilty) · ru подста́вить (cause a person to appear guilty) · pl wrabiać (cause a person to appear guilty) · pl wrobić (cause a person to appear guilty) · ru подставля́ть (cause a person to appear guilty)