adjust

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'apporter une petite modification ou correction à quelque chose afin d'obtenir la conformité, l'apparence ou le résultat souhaité.

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.

   Ajuster légèrement

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

   Synonymesaltercalibratefine-tunemodifyrevisetweak

   Antonymesaggravatedamagedisruptdisturbimpairworsen

2. Adapt to new conditionsB1formal

   To become familiar with a new situation or environment.

   s'adapter

   • 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.

   Synonymesacclimatizeaccommodateaccustomadaptconformget used tohabituate