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US/ˈteɪ.lər/
UK/ˈteɪ.lə/
to make or change something so that it suits a particular person or purpose
In context
The bank tailors its loans to the needs of small farmers.
Always tailor your CV to the job you are applying for.
The course was tailored specifically for nurses who want to work in Japan.
Words that go with tailor
verb + preposition
- tailor tochange something so it suits a person or needTeachers tailor their lessons to the needs of each student.
adverb + verb
- specifically tailoredmade especially for a particular purposeThe course is specifically tailored to busy office workers.
- carefully tailoredadapted with great care for a person or needEach offer is carefully tailored to the customer's budget.
verb + noun
- tailor servicesadapt what you offer to what customers needThe bank tailors its services to small business owners.