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Adjust

Uh-JUHST

/ʌˈdʒʌst/

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adjust

Dictionary meaning

To adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions.

Examples

  • We must adjust to the bad economic situation.
  • We adjusted to fit in.

Synonyms: conform, adapt

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