What does the cryptic crossword clue "Appropriate trousers put on which is appropriate (5)" mean?

The definition is "appropriate". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DO (synonym="=put on, stage") in APT (synonym="=appropriate, fitting") = ADOPT The answer is ADOPT.

Appropriate trousers put on which is appropriate (5)

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