adjust

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de hacer un pequeño cambio o corrección en algo para lograr el ajuste, la apariencia o el resultado deseado, o para adaptarlo a una situación o necesidad.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a small change or alteration to something in order to achieve a desired fit, appearance, or result.

1. Change slightlyB1formal

   To change something slightly to make it better, more accurate, or more effective.

   Ajustar ligeramente

   • She adjusted the settings on the thermostat.
   • He adjusted his tie before the interview.
   • The mechanic adjusted the brakes on the car.

   Sinónimosaltercalibratefine-tunemodifyrevisetweak

   Antónimosaggravatedamagedisruptdisturbimpairworsen

2. Adapt to new conditionsB1formal

   To become familiar with a new situation or environment.

   adaptarse

   • It took her a few weeks to adjust to the new job.
   • Children quickly adjust to changes in their routine.
   • He found it hard to adjust to living in a different country.

   Sinónimosacclimatizeaccommodateaccustomadaptconformget used tohabituate