Definition of adjust - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
make fittr./intr. alter slightly to improve function or accuracytr./intr.
- He adjusted the microscope for clearer view..
2.
adaptintr. get used to new conditions or situationsintr.
- He adjusted quickly to the new school.
3.
insurancetr. TECH. US settle or decide an insurance claim amounttr. TECH. US
- The company adjusted the claim within a week.
Expressions with adjust
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adapt to new conditions or situations
In life, we must adjust the sails to navigate through challenges.
change one's perspective or approach
She had to adjust her attitude to succeed in the new job.
change the difference between light and dark parts of an image
You may need to adjust the contrast on the television for a clearer picture.
change artillery aim for better accuracy
The commander ordered to adjust fire on the target.
used humorously to indicate something unusual is happening
Do not adjust your set, this is really happening.
suggest not to interfere with ongoing issues
The project is delayed, but do not adjust your set.
Origin of adjust
Latin, ad (to) + justus (right)
Terms with adjust included in their meaning
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sound calibration
adjust musical instrument to correct pitch
radio or TV
adjust frequency to receive a channel
adjust space
make something suitable for a particular space or arrangement
seeing clearly
adjust vision to see something clearly
space
adjust position to allow others space
time adjustment
adjust a watch to an earlier time
light control
device to adjust light intensity
adjust clothing
make a collar less tight
adjust belt
make your belt less tight
home
adjust the position of a curtain
adjust time
change the time on a clock to a later time
start over
adjust or set differently
literal
adjust a dial back to its starting position
mathematics
adjust a number to the nearest whole number
adjust time
move a clock or timer forward
timekeeping
adjust the time on a clock
time
adjust a clock to an earlier time
adjust setting
adjust a device to a particular mode or condition
adjust
grow comfortable in new surroundings
driving
change gears in a vehicle to adjust speed
coordination
match or adjust to harmonize
clothing
adjust clothing to fit
music
adjust a musical instrument for performance
sound adjustment
device or software to adjust sound level
Examples of adjust in a sentence
They adjusted the settings to improve performance. She adjusted to the new climate with ease. They adjusted their lifestyle after moving to the city. They adjusted the insurance payout after the accident. The adjuster quickly adjusted the storm damage claim.
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- French:ajuster, s'adapter, ...
- German:einstellen, sich anpassen, ...
- Italian:regolare, adattarsi, ...
- Spanish:ajustar, adaptarse, ...
- Portuguese:ajustar, adaptar-se, ...
- Chinese:调整, 适应, ...
- Japanese:調整する, 慣れる, ...
- Arabic:عدل, تَأَقْلَمَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְכַוֵּן, לְהִסְתַּגֵּל, ...
- Russian:настроить, привыкать, ...
- Ukrainian:відрегулювати, звикнути, ...
- Hindi:समायोजित करना, ढलना, ...
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