Adjust to Meaning in English
expression
əˈdʒəst/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh-JUST to, uh-JUST tuh, uh-JUST ti
ɐdʒˈʌst/ /tˈuː
uh-JUST TOO
Definition
To gradually become familiar with a new situation or environment so you feel comfortable in it.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for change—moving, new jobs, or cultures. Often followed by a noun or gerund ('adjust to school', 'adjusting to change'). More personal than 'adapt', focusing on individual feelings.
Spanish: adaptarse a - ajustarse aPortuguese (BR): adaptar-se a - ajustar-se aPortuguese (PT): adaptar-se a - ajustar-se aChinese (Simplified): 适应Chinese (Traditional): 適應Hindi: अनुकूल होनाArabic: التأقلم مع - التكيف معBengali: মেনে নেওয়া - মানিয়ে নেওয়া - খাপ খাওয়ানোRussian: привыкать к - приспосабливаться кJapanese: 慣れる - 適応するVietnamese: thích nghi với - làm quen vớiKorean: 적응하다Turkish: -e alışmak - uyum sağlamakUrdu: خود کو ڈھالناIndonesian: menyesuaikan diri dengan
Example Sentences
It took me a few weeks to adjust to my new school.
basic
It's hard to adjust to a big city after living in a small town.
basic
Children often adjust to new environments quickly.
basic
She needed time to adjust to the night shift at her job.
natural
It can be tough to adjust to living on your own for the first time.
natural
Don’t worry—you’ll adjust to the new routine before you know it.
natural