fit up

verb, noun — 5 senses

fit up

verbalso spelled fit-up
1

Criminology, Human sciences, Law, Sciences Slang Conspire to incriminate falsely a presumably innocent person.

  • The gun was placed in her car in an effort to fit her up.
2

To furnish with suitable things; to prepare; to fit out.

  • to fit up a room for a guest
  • The shoemaker will fit you up with a fine pair of boots.
3

Obsolete To create a set or performance venue; to make a venue ready for a performance.

  • We will finish fitting up the stage by the time the show starts.
Synonyms
frame
Derived terms
fit-up

fit-up

noun
1

Slang A stitch-up (act arranged to incriminate somebody).

2

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Theater A portable stage that can be disassembled and taken from one venue to another.

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