Meaning & use

adjust

verb·Everyday

To change something slightly so that it works better or fits a new situation.

See it in a sentence

He adjusted the mirror before pulling out of the driveway.

It took the family a few weeks to adjust to their new schedule.

A note on using this word

Adjust can describe a physical tweak, like adjusting a seat, or a personal one, like adjusting to a new routine.

Words with a similar meaning

modifyadapt

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