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Meaning of adjust in English
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/əˈdʒʌst/ us
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adjust verb
(MAKE CHANGES)
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B2 [ T ] to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable: If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you. As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children.
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to make differentchangeShe'll always be like that - you can't change her.alterWe've had to alter our plans.varyTry to vary the children's diet a little.convertWe're going to convert the spare bedroom into an office.turn intoThere are plans to turn his latest book into a film.transformThe riverside area has been transformed into a shopping and sports complex.
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[ T ] to arrange your clothing to make yourself look tidy: She adjusted her skirt, took a deep breath, and walked into the room.
More examplesFewer examplesTurn/Twiddle the little knob to adjust the volume.With this drill it's possible to adjust the speed of rotation.You don't need to adjust the setting every time you take a photo.There is some interference on the signal - do not adjust your set.My hat was askew so I adjusted it in the mirror.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Adapting and modifying
acclimate
acclimation
acclimatization
acclimatize
acclimatize to something
ambidextrous
amend
chameleon
change with/keep up with/move with the times idiom
configure
counter-adaptation
flex
preadaptation
preadaptive
put something back
put something/someone forward
reacclimatize
unamended
write someone out of something
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adjust verb
(BECOME FAMILIAR)
B2 [ I ] to become more familiar with a new situation: I can't adjust to living on my own. Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark. The lifestyle is so very different - it takes a while to adjust.
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Adapting and modifying
acclimate
acclimation
acclimatization
acclimatize
acclimatize to something
ambidextrous
amend
chameleon
change with/keep up with/move with the times idiom
configure
counter-adaptation
flex
preadaptation
preadaptive
put something back
put something/someone forward
reacclimatize
unamended
write someone out of something
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(Definition of adjust from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
adjust | American Dictionary
adjustverb [ I/T ] us
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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.
adjustable adjective us
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The height of the steering wheel is adjustable.
adjustment noun [ C/U ] us
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[ C ] Only a few adjustments were needed to make her dress fit perfectly.
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adjust | Business English
adjustverb uk
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[ T ] to change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable: You may need to adjust the image on your screen to keep it centered. They fail to update information on an ongoing basis and adjust sales strategies accordingly. Contractors have been slow to adjust their recruiting strategies to take account of these changes.
[ T ] to change figures slightly according to inflation, the time of year, etc. so that they can be compared in a useful way with other figures: adjust sth for sth Payouts from the fund, when adjusted for inflation, are 20% less today than they were 10 years ago. The region's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.9% this spring.
[ I ] to become more familiar with a new situation: adjust to sth Restaurant owners will get additional time to adjust to the new regulations.
[ T ]
INSURANCE to decide how much money will be paid to an insurance customer or to pay them the money: adjust a claim We adjust flood-related claims according to general company and industry standards. See also
inflation-adjusted
(Definition of adjust from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of adjust
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The translation of earlier research into general principles was rapidly adjusted into more particular guidelines once the show was on the air.
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Table 1 shows bivariate associations between vascular and cognitive variables and depressive symptoms after adjusting for the potential confounding effects of gender and age.
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Models for intervention effects adjusted for the baseline value of the dependent behavioural process variable, age, gender and medical co-morbidity.
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Few studies have addressed this question using population-based cohorts and prospective designs, adjusting for known biomedical risk factors.
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All analyses were adjusted for age, gender and total brain volume.
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The cortisol analyses were adjusted for age and time of sample collection and not main language and deprivation.
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We next adjusted for psychological state at age 23.
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The monthly figures were adjusted to notional months of equal duration.
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By adjusting for depression, few performance measures remained significantly different across the groups, however defined.
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The means adjusted for age and gender are the regression coefficients for the dummy group variables in the regression.
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Comparing adjusted and unadjusted effects will inform on confounding and effect mediation.
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All costs were adjusted to reflect year 2000 dollars.
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Pensions will also be adjusted if average life expectancy changes.
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Models were adjusted for age, household occupational class and current employment status, and gender (where appropriate).
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Depending on the predicted length of the sequence the elongation time and annealing temperature were adjusted.
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Translations of adjust
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改變, （尤指為了使某物更正確、有效或合適而）調整，調節, 整理（衣著）…
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改变, （尤指为了使某物更正确、有效或合适而）调整, 调节…
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ajustar, adaptarse, acomodar…
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गरजे प्रमाणे थोडा बदल करणे., परिस्थितीची सवय करून घेणे…
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adjust
verb
ad·just
ə-ˈjəst
adjusted; adjusting; adjusts
Synonyms of adjust
transitive verb
1
a
: to bring to a more satisfactory state:
(1)
: settle, resolve
ways of adjusting conflicts
(2)
: rectify
adjust an error
b
: to make correspondent or conformable : adapt
had to adjust our approach
c
: to bring the parts of to a true or more effective relative position
adjust a carburetor
2
: to reduce to a system : regulate
3
: to determine the amount to be paid under an insurance policy in settlement of (a loss)
intransitive verb
1
: to adapt or conform oneself (as to new conditions)
adjust to the new regulations Our eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness.
2
: to achieve mental and behavioral balance between one's own needs and the demands of others
adjustability
ə-ˌjə-stə-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun
adjustable
ə-ˈjə-stə-bəl
adjective
adjustive
ə-ˈjə-stiv
adjective
Synonyms
acclimate
acclimatize
accommodate
adapt
condition
conform
doctor
edit
fashion
fit
put
shape
suit
tailor
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adapt, adjust, accommodate, conform, reconcile mean to bring one thing into correspondence with another. adapt implies a modification according to changing circumstances.
adapted themselves to the warmer climate
adjust suggests bringing into a close and exact correspondence or harmony such as exists between parts of a mechanism.
adjusted the budget to allow for inflation
accommodate may suggest yielding or compromising to effect a correspondence.
businesses accommodating themselves to the new political reality
conform applies to bringing into accordance with a pattern, example, or principle.
refused to conform to society's values
reconcile implies the demonstration of the underlying compatibility of things that seem to be incompatible.
tried to reconcile what he said with what I knew
Examples of adjust in a Sentence
The car is easier to drive since the clutch was adjusted.
I adjusted the volume on the radio.
She adjusted the car seat so she could reach the pedals.
Going to a new school can be difficult, but the kids will eventually adjust.
It's hard to adjust myself to the idea that she's gone.
He makes less money now, when you adjust for inflation, than he did 10 years ago.
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The Big West adjusted the format for the tournament this season, inviting two fewer teams and awarding double byes into the semifinals for the top two seeds.
—Dan Arritt, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2024
After most of the U.S. adopted the Uniform Time Act, the state figured that there wasn't a good reason to adjust clocks to make sunset occur an hour later during the hottest months of the year.
—USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2024
Workers had adjusted to their new work environment, so moving back to headquarters didn’t sound all that appealing.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2024
As with so much of life, building a career, living a fulfilling personal life, succeeding and being well adjusted is a matter of balance.
—Anastasija Oleinika, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Bikers can bring their motorcycles to their dealers and the dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe flare nut connection and adjust the brake fluid level if necessary.
—USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Ironically enough, using AI to help better understand the risks and impact that AI will have on (other) industries in order to better risk adjust investments, is an emerging hot topic among risk boffins.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Probiotics can trigger uncomfortable symptoms for some people, such as gas, bloating, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea as your microbiome adjusts.
—Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2024
And for those who love a bit of control, it’s got a light sensor that adjusts brightness based on your room’s vibe.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
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Etymology
borrowed from French ajuster (earlier and Middle French also spelled adjuster), going back to Old French ajouster "to make comply with," from a- (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + -jouster, verbal derivative of juste "right, exact" — more at just entry 1
First Known Use
1611, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
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adjust
verb
ad·just
ə-ˈjəst
1
: to bring to a better state : set right
adjust conflicts adjust the error
2
: to move the parts of an instrument or a piece of machinery until they fit together in the best working order
adjust a watch adjust the brakes on a car
3
: to determine the amount of an insurance claim
4
: to adapt oneself to conditions
had trouble adjusting to the new job
adjustable
-ˈjəs-tə-bəl
adjective
adjuster
noun
also adjustor
-ˈjəs-tər
Medical Definition
adjust
transitive verb
ad·just
ə-ˈjəst
: to bring about orientation or adaptation of (oneself)
intransitive verb
1
: to adapt oneself (as to climate, food, or new working hours)
2
: to achieve mental and behavioral balance between one's own needs and the demands of others
adjustability
-ˌjəs-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē
noun
plural adjustabilities
adjustable
-ˈjəs-tə-bəl
adjective
adjustive
-ˈjəs-tiv
adjective
Legal Definition
adjust
transitive verb
ad·just
1
a
: to determine the amount to be paid under an insurance policy in settlement of (a loss)
b
: to make new arrangements with creditors for the payment of (the debts of a debtor in bankruptcy)
2
: to calculate in accordance with a system
adjusting the basis
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adjust
verb
Definition of adjust
as in to adapt
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
after going on the night shift, he found it difficult to adjust his sleep schedule adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe to your taste
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tailor
conform
put
suit
edit
shape
customize
accommodate
prepare
fit
acclimate
acclimatize
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How does the verb adjust contrast with its synonyms?
Some common synonyms of adjust are accommodate, adapt, conform, and reconcile. While all these words mean "to bring one thing into correspondence with another," adjust suggests bringing into a close and exact correspondence or harmony such as exists between parts of a mechanism.
adjusted the budget to allow for inflation
When would accommodate be a good substitute for adjust?
The synonyms accommodate and adjust are sometimes interchangeable, but accommodate may suggest yielding or compromising to effect a correspondence.
accommodated his political beliefs in order to win
In what contexts can adapt take the place of adjust?
In some situations, the words adapt and adjust are roughly equivalent. However, adapt implies a modification according to changing circumstances.
adapted themselves to the warmer climate
When could conform be used to replace adjust?
The words conform and adjust are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, conform applies to bringing into accordance with a pattern, example, or principle.
refused to conform to society's values
When is it sensible to use reconcile instead of adjust?
The meanings of reconcile and adjust largely overlap; however, reconcile implies the demonstration of the underlying compatibility of things that seem to be incompatible.
tried to reconcile what he said with what I knew
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adjustverb us
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/əˈdʒʌst/ uk
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adjust verb
(MAKE CHANGES)
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B2 [ T ] to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable: If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you. As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children.
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to make differentchangeShe'll always be like that - you can't change her.alterWe've had to alter our plans.varyTry to vary the children's diet a little.convertWe're going to convert the spare bedroom into an office.turn intoThere are plans to turn his latest book into a film.transformThe riverside area has been transformed into a shopping and sports complex.
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[ T ] to arrange your clothing to make yourself look tidy: She adjusted her skirt, took a deep breath, and walked into the room.
More examplesFewer examplesTurn/Twiddle the little knob to adjust the volume.With this drill it's possible to adjust the speed of rotation.You don't need to adjust the setting every time you take a photo.There is some interference on the signal - do not adjust your set.My hat was askew so I adjusted it in the mirror.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Adapting and modifying
acclimate
acclimate to something
acclimation
acclimatization
acclimatize
ambidextrous
amend
chameleon
change with/keep up with/move with the times idiom
configure
counter-adaptation
flex
preadaptation
preadaptive
put something back
put something/someone forward
reacclimate
unamended
write someone out of something
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adjust verb
(BECOME FAMILIAR)
B2 [ I ] to become more familiar with a new situation: I can't adjust to living on my own. Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark. The lifestyle is so very different - it takes a while to adjust.
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acclimate
acclimate to something
acclimation
acclimatization
acclimatize
ambidextrous
amend
chameleon
change with/keep up with/move with the times idiom
configure
counter-adaptation
flex
preadaptation
preadaptive
put something back
put something/someone forward
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(Definition of adjust from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
adjust | Intermediate English
adjustverb [ I/T ] us
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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.
adjustable adjective us
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The height of the steering wheel is adjustable.
adjustment noun [ C/U ] us
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[ C ] Only a few adjustments were needed to make her dress fit perfectly.
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adjust | Business English
adjustverb uk
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[ T ] to change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable: You may need to adjust the image on your screen to keep it centered. They fail to update information on an ongoing basis and adjust sales strategies accordingly. Contractors have been slow to adjust their recruiting strategies to take account of these changes.
[ T ] to change figures slightly according to inflation, the time of year, etc. so that they can be compared in a useful way with other figures: adjust sth for sth Payouts from the fund, when adjusted for inflation, are 20% less today than they were 10 years ago. The region's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 8.9% this spring.
[ I ] to become more familiar with a new situation: adjust to sth Restaurant owners will get additional time to adjust to the new regulations.
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INSURANCE to decide how much money will be paid to an insurance customer or to pay them the money: adjust a claim We adjust flood-related claims according to general company and industry standards. See also
inflation-adjusted
(Definition of adjust from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of adjust
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Teams quickly adjust their game plans to the flanks to avoid him.
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Adjusted for inflation, it's gone up by about 300 percent -- more than housing and tech stocks did in the '90s or housing in the 2000s.
From ABC News
It only took him a few minutes to teach me how to adjust it properly and how to stand and lean on it correctly.
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Therefore, it's important to revisit them often and adjust as needed.
From Fast Company
The amendment adjusts the guidelines that judges consult when sentencing defendants.
From ThinkProgress
Give it a day or two to allow your brain to adjust.
From CNET
It was just one of those things where they were trying to adjust and put back what was lost.
From ESPN
The trick is to combine a few solutions and adjust them to your specific goals.
From VentureBeat
We would learn the new rule, he says, and get used to it, and adjust how we read certain words that used to include apostrophes.
From Slate Magazine
As he was reassigned, his faithful family followed, each time having to build new relationships and adjust to new surroundings.
From Huffington Post
If representatives were paid today what they brought home in 1992, adjusted for inflation, they could expect a $43,000 pay bump, bringing their earnings to $214,000.
From Slate Magazine
For the newly arrived immigrants, trying to adjust to a new, multicultural reality and a new language was stressful.
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Other search engines have not yet adjusted their search functions.
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改變, （尤指為了使某物更正確、有效或合適而）調整，調節, 整理（衣著）…
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改变, （尤指为了使某物更正确、有效或合适而）调整, 调节…
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(કંઈક થોડું સારું બનાવવા માટે કંઈક માટે) કંઈક બદલવા માટે, સમાયોજિત, (એક નવી પરિસ્થિતિમાં) અનુકૂળ બનાવવું…
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justere, tilpasse (sig), stille…
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use adjust in a sentenceA great workout tiktok will tell you how to adjust these numbers to match your fitness level, but simply having a concrete idea of what to do and how many times to do it will prevent you from overworking or injuring yourself.Use TikTok to build the perfect workout | Sandra Gutierrez G. | September 17, 2020 | Popular-ScienceThe Federal Reserve adjusted its inflation target to seek price increases above 2% annually, a move that will likely keep interest rates low for years to come.Fed leaves short-term interest rates unchanged at nearly zero | Lee Clifford | September 16, 2020 | FortuneBest games of Aaron Rodgers’s NFL career according to FiveThirtyEight’s quarterback Elo ratings, relative to an average starterQB Elo ratings are based on passing and rushing performance, adjusted for the quality of opposing defense.Aaron Rodgers Is Playing Like Aaron Rodgers Again | Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com) | September 16, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightSome of those changes are likely to be relatively minor, like producers adjusting their production strategies.How the future of TV and streaming has – and hasn’t – been reshaped so far by 2020 | Tim Peterson | September 16, 2020 | DigidayWorst games of Carson Wentz’s NFL career according to FiveThirtyEight’s quarterback Elo ratings, relative to an average starterQB Elo ratings are based on passing and rushing performance, adjusted for the quality of opposing defense.We Knew A Football Team Would Win In Week 1. But Maybe Not ‘Football Team.’ | Sara Ziegler (sara.ziegler@fivethirtyeight.com) | September 14, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightAfter a hit, they would adjust the search to the most likely route from there.Exclusive: Inside a Cop-Killer’s Final Hours | Michael Daly | December 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHow the polling firms and the media adjust to new realities also seems to be a rather long arc.The Gun Battle Since Newtown | Cliff Schecter | December 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHave a plan but be flexible and adjust to emerging realities.Tony La Russa Explains How To Make It To The World Series | Dave Pottruck | October 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn the best cases, they model and teach how to adjust and adapt appropriately.Tony La Russa Explains How To Make It To The World Series | Dave Pottruck | October 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAttending a Mile High event is akin to being abruptly thrown into an ongoing play and having to adjust your behavior accordingly.Join The Mile High (Dining) Club | Allison McNearney | September 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWe must have motif first, then technique to adapt and adjust expression and to develop facility in the active agents.Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge SouthwickIf the law attempted to adjust these cases, many more courts would be needed than now exist.Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesShe was endeavoring to adjust the bunch of violets which had become loose from its fastening in her hair.The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinAt any rate why could not women be kept out of it and let men adjust their quarrel with the stern arbitrament of sword and gun!The Red Year | Louis TracySpitzhase had begun to feel very uncomfortable, for now the miner proceeded to adjust the glass helmet to his head.Black Diamonds | Mr JkaiSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for adjustadjust/ (əˈdʒʌst) /verb(tr) to alter slightly, esp to achieve accuracy; regulate: to adjust the televisionto adapt, as to a new environment, etc(tr) to put into order(tr) insurance to determine the amount payable in settlement of (a claim)See moreOrigin of adjust1C17: from Old French adjuster, from ad- to + juste right, justDerived forms of adjustadjustable, adjectiveadjustably, adverbadjuster, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Definition of adjust verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
adjust verb OPAL W /əˈdʒʌst/ /əˈdʒʌst/Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they adjust /əˈdʒʌst/ /əˈdʒʌst/ he / she / it adjusts /əˈdʒʌsts/ /əˈdʒʌsts/ past simple adjusted /əˈdʒʌstɪd/ /əˈdʒʌstɪd/ past participle adjusted /əˈdʒʌstɪd/ /əˈdʒʌstɪd/ -ing form adjusting /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/ /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/Idioms
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[transitive] to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better adjust something Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly.This button is for adjusting the volume.The brakes need to be adjusted. adjust something to something Adjust your language to the age of your audience.Extra ExamplesIt is important to have equipment that can be finely adjusted.This estimate may have to be adjusted downwards.Salaries are adjusted for inflation.Children are sensitive to family attitudes and adjust their attitudes accordingly.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbslightlyfinelyautomatically…prepositionforSee full entry
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[intransitive, transitive] to get used to a new situation by changing the way you behave and/or think synonym adaptThey'll be fine—they just need time to adjust. adjust to something After a while his eyes adjusted to the dark. adjust to doing something It took her a while to adjust to living alone.It can be difficult to adjust to being a parent. adjust yourself to something You'll quickly adjust yourself to student life.My eyes were still trying to adjust themselves to the strong sunlight.Extra ExamplesShe will gradually adjust to her new role.It may take a little time to adjust to the climate here.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverbquicklyrapidlygradually…verb + adjustbe difficult tobe hard toneed time to…prepositiontoSee full entry
[transitive] adjust something to move something slightly so that it looks neater or feels more comfortableHe smoothed his hair and adjusted his tie. see also well adjusted Word Originearly 17th cent. (in the senses ‘harmonize discrepancies’ and ‘assess loss or damages’): from obsolete French adjuster, from Old French ajoster ‘to approximate’, based on Latin ad- ‘to’ + juxta ‘near’.Idioms kindly adjust (Indian English) (mainly in writing) used to acknowledge and apologize for something that causes problems or difficulties and ask people to accept and adapt to the situation The store will be closed this afternoon due to staffing shortages. Kindly adjust. See adjust in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee adjust in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:
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Definition of adjust verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
adjust verbverb NAmE//əˈdʒʌst// Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they adjust he / she / it adjusts past simple adjusted -ing form adjusting jump to other results1[transitive] to change something slightly to make it more suitable for a new set of conditions or to make it work better adjust something Watch out for sharp turns and adjust your speed accordingly. This button is for adjusting the volume. The brakes need to be adjusted. adjust something to something Adjust your language to the age of your audience.
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2[intransitive, transitive] to get used to a new situation by changing the way you behave and/or think synonym adapt They'll be fine—they just need time to adjust. adjust to something After a while, his eyes adjusted to the dark. adjust to doing something It took her a while to adjust to living alone. It can be difficult to adjust to being a parent. adjust yourself to something I had to adjust myself to the idea that he wasn't coming back. My eyes were still trying to adjust themselves to the strong sunlight.
3[transitive] adjust something to move something slightly so that it looks neater or feels more comfortable He smoothed his hair and adjusted his tie. see well-adjusted See adjust in the Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryCheck pronunciation: adjust
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