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Meaning of tailor

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tailor

Pronunciation:/ˈteɪlə//ˈteɪlɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.

    Example: He works as a tailor on Swanston Street.

  2. The bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).

verb

Definitions

  1. To make, repair, or alter clothes.

    Example: We can tailor that jacket for you if you like.

  2. To make or adapt (something) for a specific need.

    Example: The website was tailored to the client's needs.

  3. To restrict (something) in order to meet a particular need.

    Example: a narrowly tailored law