Adjusts Meaning in English
word · lemma: adjust
əˈdʒəsts
uh-JUHSTS
ɐdʒˈʌsts
uh-JUSTS
Definition
Changes something a little to make it better or more suitable, or gets used to a new situation.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal and neutral contexts. Often used for small changes (settings, plans, behaviors). Can mean physically making an item fit, or personally getting used to changes ("He adjusts quickly"). Not as strong as 'change' or 'transform'.
Spanish: ajusta - adaptaPortuguese (BR): ajusta - adaptaPortuguese (PT): ajusta - adaptaChinese (Simplified): 调整 - 适应Chinese (Traditional): 調整 - 適應Hindi: समायोजित करता है - अनुकूल बनाता हैArabic: يعدّل - يتأقلمBengali: সমন্বয় করেন - ঠিক করেন - মানিয়ে নেনRussian: регулирует - корректирует - приспосабливаетсяJapanese: 調整する - 適応するVietnamese: điều chỉnh - thích nghiKorean: 조정하다 - 적응하다Turkish: ayarlar - uyarlarUrdu: ایڈجسٹ کرتا ہے - موافق بناتا ہےIndonesian: menyesuaikan - mengatur
Example Sentences
She adjusts the seat before driving.
basic
The teacher adjusts the lesson for different students.
basic
He adjusts his glasses when they slip.
basic
She quickly adjusts to new environments.
natural
The app adjusts the brightness automatically.
natural
He adjusts his schedule whenever something comes up.
natural