axeitar

Meaning

1. (transitive) to adjust, arrange, improve, make fit; to accommodate
2. (pronominal) to be suitable; to manage; to get by; to adapt

Etymology

Cognate with Portuguese: ajeitar

In summary

Attested since the 15th century (but its derivative, axeito, since the 13th). From a- + xeito; compare Portuguese ajeitar.