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 tailor tailor /ˈteɪlɝ/

noun

  1. A person whose occupation is making and altering garments  ( sartor [Archaic] , seamster , tailor )
    a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
     The tailor expertly fitted the suit to the client's measurements
    The tailor expertly fitted the suit to the client's measurements

verb

  1. () Adjust to a specific need or market  ( orient , tailor )
    adjust to a specific need or market
     A magazine oriented towards young people
    a magazine oriented towards young people
     Tailor your needs to your surroundings
    tailor your needs to your surroundings
  2. () (fashion) Style or make in a certain fashion  ( cut , tailor )
    (fashion) Style or make in a certain fashion
     Cut a dress
    cut a dress
  3. Create (clothes) with cloth  ( sew , tailor , tailor-make )
    create (clothes) with cloth
     Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?
    Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week?