v.
1 set right, arrange, settle, harmonize, reconcile, resolve, set or put to rights; arbitrate, mediate; redress, rectify, correct, patch up:
Four were named on each side to adjust their differences.
2 change, alter, modify, regulate, set:
After he adjusted the pendulum, the clock kept good time.
3 adapt (to), accommodate (oneself) (to), accustom (oneself) (to); get used (to), acclimatize or acclimate (to), reconcile (oneself) (to):
If she travels a distance east or west, it takes her a few days to adjust to the local time. Army life was very different, but I was able to adjust quickly.
4 put in order, arrange, rearrange, close or fasten or zip or button (up):
She adjusted the children's coats and did up their shoes.
verb
1 change sth slightly
ADV.
slightly | finely
It is important to have equipment that can be finely adjusted.
| automatically | carefully | accordingly
Children are sensitive to disapproval and adjust their behaviour accordingly.
| downwards, upwards
This estimate may have to be adjusted downwards.
PREP.
for
Salaries are adjusted for inflation.
2 get used to new situation
ADV.
quickly, rapidly | gradually, slowly
VERB + ADJUST
be difficult/hard to
VERB + ADJUST
need/take time to
It may take a little time to adjust to the climate here.
VERB + ADJUST
try to
PREP.
to
She will gradually adjust to her new role.
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