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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.
The meaning of ADJUST is to bring to a more satisfactory state. How to use adjust in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Adjust.
to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position: to adjust an instrument. Synonyms: fix, repair, set. to settle or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result: to adjust our differences. Synonyms: reconcile, rectify, arrange.
Definition of adjust verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
When you adjust to something, you change so that you can fit in, conform, or keep on going. Arriving at a new school almost always requires that you adjust a little. Once you adjust, you'll find you're as happy as you were in your old school.
1. ( tr) to alter slightly, esp to achieve accuracy; regulate: to adjust the television. 2. to adapt, as to a new environment, etc. 3. ( tr) to put into order. 4. (Insurance) ( tr) insurance to determine the amount payable in settlement of (a claim) [C17: from Old French adjuster, from ad- to + juste right, just] adˈjustableadj. adˈjustablyadv.
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:
• Adjust the heat so that the soup doesn't boil. • Seat belts adjust to fit short or tall drivers. adjust to • Some of the staff found it hard to adjust to all the changes in technology and working methods. • Kids need help to adjust to having a new baby in the house.
1. When you adjust to a new situation, you get used to it by changing your behavior or your ideas. [...] 2. If you adjust something, you change it so that it is more effective or appropriate. [...] 3. If you adjust something such as your clothing or a machine, you correct or alter its position or setting. [...] More. English for Special Purposes.
