Adapting Meaning in English
word · lemma: adapt
əˈdæptɪŋ
uh-DAP-ting
ɐdˈæptɪŋ
uh-DAP-ting
Definition
Changing your behavior, ideas, or actions so you can deal with a new situation or environment.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in continuous forms: 'adapting to change', 'adapting quickly'. Can describe people, animals, or things adjusting. Frequently paired with 'to': 'adapting to life', 'adapting to a new job'. Not typically used for objects unless they can 'change' in some way.
Spanish: adaptando - ajustándosePortuguese (BR): adaptando - ajustando-sePortuguese (PT): adaptando - ajustando-seChinese (Simplified): 适应 - 调整Chinese (Traditional): 適應 - 調整Hindi: अनुकूलन कर रहा है - ढलनाArabic: يتكيف - يتأقلمBengali: খাপ খাওয়ানো - মানিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: адаптироваться - приспосабливатьсяJapanese: 適応するVietnamese: thích nghiKorean: 적응하다Turkish: uyum sağlamak - adapte olmakUrdu: ڈھلنا - خود کو مطابق بناناIndonesian: menyesuaikan diri - beradaptasi
Example Sentences
She is adapting to her new school.
basic
Plants are adapting to the cold weather.
basic
We are adapting our plans for the trip.
basic
He's adapting surprisingly fast to city life.
natural
Adopting new technology means constantly adapting.
natural
I had a tough time adapting, but things are getting better now.
natural