Laxi Dictionary

English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition adapt in British English

adapt verb

verb
/əˈdæpt/
1

to change your ideas or behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation

Example

The company was accused of being slow to adapt.

Example

Most students have little difficulty adapting to college life.

Synonyms and related words
change your mind see reason/sense adapt
1.1

to change something to make it more suitable for a new use or situation

Example

Courses can be adapted to suit the needs of the individual.

Example

a specially adapted car

Example

You can adapt this fabric for anything from divers' suits to gloves.

Synonyms and related words
transition change make into
2

to change a book or play so that it can be made into a film, TV programme etc

Example

The film is adapted from a Michael Crichton novel.

Synonyms and related words
abridge adapt append
Definition adapt in British English