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 adjust adjust /əˈdʒʌst/

verb

  1. () Alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard  ( correct , set , adjust )
    alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
     Adjust the clock, please
    Adjust the clock, please
     Correct the alignment of the front wheels
    correct the alignment of the front wheels
  2. () Adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions  ( conform , adapt , adjust )
    adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
     We must adjust to the bad economic situation
    We must adjust to the bad economic situation
  3. () Place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight  ( aline [Non-standard] , line up , align , adjust )
    place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
     Align the car with the curb
    align the car with the curb
     Align the sheets of paper on the table
    align the sheets of paper on the table
  4. () Make correspondent or conformable  ( adjust )
    make correspondent or conformable
     Adjust your eyes to the darkness
    Adjust your eyes to the darkness
  5. Decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim  ( adjust )
    decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim