I. tai ‧ lor 1 /ˈteɪlə $ -ər/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1200-1300 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: tailleur , from taillier 'to cut' , from Late Latin taliare , from Latin talea 'small stick, piece cut off a plant for regrowing' ]
someone whose job is to make men’s clothes, that are measured to fit each customer perfectly ⇨ dressmaker
II. tailor 2 BrE AmE verb [transitive]
to make something so that it is exactly right for someone’s particular needs or for a particular purpose
tailor something to something
Treatment is tailored to the needs of each patient.
tailor something to meet/suit sb’s needs/requirements
The classes are tailored to suit learners’ needs.
tailor something for somebody
We tailored the part specifically for her.