suit (EN)

noun, verb

noun “suit”

1. a set of clothes for men, consisting of a jacket and trousers
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   For her job interview, Sarah chose a sleek, gray suit to make a professional impression.
2. a set of clothes for women, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers but allowing more variety than the male variant
3. clothing designed for a specific activity (like a spacesuit or swimsuit)
   Astronauts have to wear space suits if they want to go outside of the spacecraft.
4. (informal) an important person within a company
   The suits in the company decided to implement a new hiring policy.
5. a legal process to recover a right or claim
   After months of negotiation, they decided to bring a suit against the company for breach of contract.
6. one of the categories into which cards in a deck are divided, marked by color or emblems
   In a game of poker, the four suits are hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades.

verb “suit”

1. to be convenient or useful
   This time suits me for a meeting; how about you?
2. to match or enhance someone's appearance
   The bright red tie suited him perfectly for the gala event.
3. to be fitting or appropriate for something
   The bright colors of the painting suited the lively atmosphere of the children's playroom perfectly.