tailor

/ˈteɪlər/
noun
  1. A person whose job is to make, repair, or alter clothing, especially suits and coats.
    • The tailor measured my shoulders to make sure the jacket would fit perfectly.
    • She took her dress to a tailor to have the hem shortened.
    • My grandfather was a tailor who made suits for many years.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To adapt or customize something to fit a specific need or purpose.
    • The travel agency tailored the trip to include stops at all the major landmarks.
    • We can tailor the software to meet your company's requirements.
    • The teacher tailored the lesson to the students' different learning levels.
  2. To make, repair, or alter clothing.
    • He tailored the sleeves to be a little shorter.
    • She learned to tailor her own clothes in fashion school.
    • The shop tailors suits for both men and women.
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