Adjust

/əˈdʒʌst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To change something in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result.

She had to adjust the hem of her dress to make it fit better.

To adapt or conform to new conditions or situations.

It took him some time to adjust to the new work environment.

To alter or move (something) slightly in order to achieve the desired result.

He needed to adjust the angle of the camera for a better shot.

To regulate or set to a particular standard.

The technician will adjust the pressure settings on the machine.

Middle French 'ajuster', from Latin 'ad + justus' meaning 'to bring to order or right'.

adjust one's attitude

To modify one's perspective to fit a situation.

adjust to something new

To become accustomed to a new condition or environment.

adjust the volume

To set the audio level to a desired loudness.

adapt

To make something suitable for a new use or purpose.

modify

To make partial changes to something.

calibrate

To assess and adjust the accuracy of a measuring instrument.

To fix or sort out a problem.

I need to adjust my plans for tonight.

To get oneself in line with a situation.

He really needs to adjust to the new rules around here.