adjust

//əˈdʒʌst//
B2Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Verb

adjustInfinitive
adjustPresent tense
adjustedPast tense
adjustedPast participle
adjustingPresent participle
adjustsThird-person singular
1

to change something slightly to make it fit better, work better, or be more suitable

She adjusted the seat to make herself more comfortable.

2

to move or change the position of something slightly

She adjusted the mirror to get a better view.

3

to become familiar with a new situation by changing your behavior or attitudes

It took me a few weeks to adjust to my new school.