tailor

//ˈteɪ.lər//
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Noun

tailorSingular
tailorsPlural
1

A person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, trousers, and jackets to fit individual customers.

The tailor measured me for a new suit.

Verb

tailorInfinitive
tailorPresent tense
tailoredPast tense
tailoredPast participle
tailoringPresent participle
tailorsThird-person singular
1

To make or adapt something for a particular purpose or person.

We can tailor the training program to meet your needs.

2

To make clothes to fit individual customers.

The shop tailors suits to fit each customer perfectly.