adjective

fit

Translation

healthy, in good shape, suitable, to be the right size

He keeps fit by jogging every day.

These shoes don't fit me.

She is not fit for the job.

(adjective) to be fit to be healthy and strong He keeps fit by jogging.

(adjective) to be fit ((for sth. / to-inf)) to be suitable for (sth.) She is not fit for the job.

(verb) ((sth.)) to be the right size or shape for (sb./sth.) These shoes don't fit me.

Synonyms: (adj) healthy, suitable; (verb) suit, match. Antonyms: (adj) unfit, unsuitable.

From Old English 'fitt' (a struggle, a bout), which later developed to mean 'to be suitable' or 'well-equipped'.

If you are physically 'fit', your clothes will 'fit' you well. This connects the two main meanings.