outfit

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a set of clothing, often with accessories

   I've already picked out my outfit for the party this weekend.

2. 2
   noun

   A set of clothing (with accessories).

   She wore a fashionable outfit with matching purse and shoes.

3. 3
   noun

   Any cohesive group of people; a unit; such as a military company.

   1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of London But I won't have it any longer with George and his shirty bit—there's no room for a—madonna in the outfit.

4. 4
   noun

   A business or firm.

   Should we buy it here, or do you think the outfit across town will have a better deal?

5. 5
   noun

   A sports team.

   With only two fit centre-backs available, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp employed young midfielder Jake Livermore at the back alongside Sebastien Bassong but Spurs struggled against a seasoned Champions League outfit, who beat Barcelona at the Nou Camp in 2009-10 and continually worked their way between the home defence to create some golden opportunities.

6. 6
   noun

   A fiscal year of the Hudson's Bay Company, or the supplies required for such a period.

   […] the outfit of 1821, which outfit suffered a loss. From 1822 there were profits on each outfit as the many subsequent credit entries indicate.

7. 7
   verb

   To provide with, usually for a specific purpose.

   The expedition was outfitted with proper clothing, food, and other necessities.

8. 8
   noun

   gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose

Etymology

Variant of earlier out-fit, from fit out. Equivalent to out- + fit.