fit up
Britishverb
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(often foll by with) to equip or provide
the optician will soon fit you up with a new pair of glasses
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slang to incriminate (someone) on a false charge; frame
he was fitted up for the bank job
noun
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slang theatre a stage and accessories that can be erected quickly for plays
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slang a frame-up
Example Sentences
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The space can fit up to 70 families with cots and limited amenities and will only be used in the evening and overnight hours, according to Scott Rice, director general of Massachusetts Emergency Assistance.
From Seattle Times
It’s a smallish space that can fit up to 45 people, but somehow it feels much bigger — maybe it’s the open roof or the focus-pulling wall mural that resembles Matisse cutouts.
From Los Angeles Times
Bukele’s government says it could fit up to 40,000 people.
From Seattle Times
Litter-Robot can fit up to four cats and doesn’t need a special type of litter.
From Seattle Times
Richey said Mississippi State’s suites on the east side of the stadium cost $50,000 per year and fit up to 30 people.
From Seattle Times
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