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Definition adjust in British English

adjust verb

verb
/əˈdʒʌst/
1

to change something slightly in order to make it better, more accurate, or more effective

Example

Stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning.

Example

The figures have been adjusted for inflation.

Synonyms and related words
transition change make into
1.1

to move something slightly so that it is in the right place or is more comfortable

Example

She stopped to adjust the strap on her sandal.

Synonyms and related words
turn spin overturn
2

to get used to a new situation by changing your ideas or the way you do things

Example

When economic circumstances change, businesses need time to adjust.

Example

It took her two years to adjust to life in England.

Synonyms and related words
settle into adjust grow into
2.1

if your eyes adjust to darkness or light, they get used to it and you begin to be able to see clearly again

Example

Give your eyes time to adjust.

Example

Her eyes gradually adjusted to the gloom.

Synonyms and related words
adjust blink blink
Definition adjust in British English