Meaning & use
adjust
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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