I. noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a fitting climax (= a very suitable one )
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The concert was a very successful occasion and a fitting climax to the school year.
a fitting end to sth (= right for a particular situation or occasion )
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The fireworks display was a fitting end to the celebrations.
fitting room
fixtures and fittings British English (= all the equipment that is normally included as part of a house or building when it is sold )
just/fitting (= appropriate and right )
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Death would be a just punishment.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
light
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Items of clothing dry, hanging up from the central light fitting on the ceiling.
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His long legs were wrapped round it, and he was clutching at a dangling light fitting .
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Antique clocks, light fittings , a fireplace, mirrors, carpets and curtains were stolen.
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The doorman watched his visitor as if he expected him to steal the light fittings .
■ NOUN
brass
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All the other brass fittings , supplied by Chas.
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Copper is not usually a natural component of water and is picked up by contact with copper and brass fittings or pipes.
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Copper vessels and brass fittings are rapidly attacked under these conditions.
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Leather and brass fittings add a touch of luxury.
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The chair, with its folding leg rest, is made of teak and has solid brass fittings .
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Beryl sat in the back of the car, her large black handbag with brass fittings balanced on her knees.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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They're putting in a new sink with chrome fittings.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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All the other brass fittings, supplied by Chas.
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Inside the church, the degree of elaboration and ostentation of both architecture and fittings indicates status and wealth in the community.
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The fittings and furnishings inside the old house were old.
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The next case provides some useful guidance on distinguishing between fixtures and fittings.
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The wood of the World War One aircraft is thrashed but the fittings are not and they can be rebuilt.
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There are instances of evicted occupants looting and trashing the house before they leave, even removing the doors and bathroom fittings.
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Victorian Bell Pulls were traditionally finished with brass end fittings.
II. adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
end
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That was a fitting end to a great career.
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But it was a fitting end to this tour.
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Some buried instinct told her that this was not the fitting end ... But what did she want?
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It seemed a fitting end to the day.
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A fitting end to what was a memorable trip.
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A fitting end for a professional hangman.
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And what a fitting end it was to this season's cup campaign.
tribute
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This is a fitting tribute to the standards of basic training around the country.
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His son is hoping a set of stamps honouring his work will make a fitting tribute to the designer's genius.
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At her funeral, an old friend, Mr Philip Jones gave fitting tribute to her life and work.
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In a fitting tribute at his funeral reception, members of his family toasted his memory in peach wine.
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She says its a fitting tribute .
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It was, perhaps, a fitting tribute to one of Looe's least desirable visitors.
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It is a fitting tribute to Evans, whose centenary of starting work at Knossos will fall during the project's duration.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Bingham wants to leave a fitting legacy to his successor and all the signs point to him achieving this.
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That was a fitting end to a great career.
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This is a fitting tribute to the standards of basic training around the country.