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- Dictionaryad·just/əˈjəst/
verb
- 1. alter or move (something) slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result: "he smoothed his hair and adjusted his tie" Similar
- 2. assess (loss or damages) when settling an insurance claim: "the insurance agent may have the responsibility of adjusting small losses"
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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.
The meaning of ADJUST is to bring to a more satisfactory state. How to use adjust in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Adjust.
to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position: to adjust an instrument. Synonyms: fix, repair, set. to settle or bring to a satisfactory state, so that parties are agreed in the result: to adjust our differences. Synonyms: reconcile, rectify, arrange.
When you adjust to something, you change so that you can fit in, conform, or keep on going. Arriving at a new school almost always requires that you adjust a little. Once you adjust, you'll find you're as happy as you were in your old school.
to adjust is to move into proper position for use: to adjust the eyepiece of a telescope. to adapt is to make a change in character, to make something useful in a new way: to adapt a paper clip for a hairpin. to alter is to change the appearance but not the use: to alter the height of a table.
Definition of adjust verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. ( tr) to alter slightly, esp to achieve accuracy; regulate: to adjust the television. 2. to adapt, as to a new environment, etc. 3. ( tr) to put into order. 4. (Insurance) ( tr) insurance to determine the amount payable in settlement of (a claim) [C17: from Old French adjuster, from ad- to + juste right, just] adˈjustableadj. adˈjustablyadv.
• Adjust the heat so that the soup doesn't boil. • Seat belts adjust to fit short or tall drivers. adjust to • Some of the staff found it hard to adjust to all the changes in technology and working methods. • Kids need help to adjust to having a new baby in the house.
1. When you adjust to a new situation, you get used to it by changing your behavior or your ideas. [...] 2. If you adjust something, you change it so that it is more effective or appropriate. [...] 3. If you adjust something such as your clothing or a machine, you correct or alter its position or setting. [...] More. English for Special Purposes.
ADJUST definition: 1. to change something slightly so that it works better, fits better, or is more suitable: 2. to…. Learn more.
