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- Dictionaryadjust/əˈdʒʌst/
verb
- 1. alter or move (something) slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result: "he smoothed his hair and adjusted his tie" Similar
- 2. assess (loss or damages) when settling an insurance claim: "the insurance agent may have the responsibility of adjusting small losses"
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to change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable: [ T ] Adjust the angle of your monitor so you can easily read it. [ I ] You need time to adjust to a new situation.
Definition of adjust verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The meaning of ADJUST is to bring to a more satisfactory state. How to use adjust in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Adjust.
to adjust is to move into proper position for use: to adjust the eyepiece of a telescope. to adapt is to make a change in character, to make something useful in a new way: to adapt a paper clip for a hairpin. to alter is to change the appearance but not the use: to alter the height of a table.
To adjust is to move into proper position for use: to adjust the eyepiece of a telescope. To adapt is to make a change in character, to make something useful in a new way: to adapt a paper clip for a hairpin. To alter is to change the appearance but not the use: to alter the height of a table.
to change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable: [ T ] Adjust the angle of your monitor so you can easily read it. [ I ] You need time to adjust to a new situation.
to change something slightly so that it works better, fits better, or is more suitable: You can adjust the heat using this switch here. She adjusted her hat in the mirror. The figures need to be adjusted for inflation. adjust verb (BEHAVE) B2. to change the way you behave or think in order to suit a new situation:
