a person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes, esp. suits, coats, and other outer garments.

to make by tailor's work.

to fashion or adapt to a particular taste, purpose, need, etc.

to tailor one's actions to those of another.

to fit or furnish with clothing.

Chiefly U.S. Military . to make (a uniform) to order; cut (a ready-made uniform) so as to cause to fit more snugly; taper.

to do the work of a tailor.

noun

clothier , costumier , couturier , dressmaker , garment maker , needle worker , outfitter , suit maker , associated word: sartorial , draper , sartor

verb

accommodate , adapt , alter , conform , convert , custom-make , cut , cut to fit , dovetail * , fashion , fit , make to order , modify , mold , quadrate , reconcile , shape , shape up , square , style , suit , tailor-make , acclimate , acclimatize , adjust , clothier , design , dressmaker , needleman , sartor , seamster , seamstress , sew