Adjusting Meaning in English
word · lemma: adjust
/əˈdʒəstɪŋ/
uh-JUHS-ting
/ɐdʒˈʌstɪŋ/
uh-JUHS-ting
Definition
Changing something slightly to make it better or more suitable; also, getting used to new conditions or situations.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with objects ('adjusting the seat'), but also with personal adaptation ('adjusting to a new job'). Common collocations: 'adjusting the volume', 'adjusting to life'. Implies gradual or minor changes rather than major transformations.
Spanish: ajustar - adaptarsePortuguese (BR): ajustar - adaptarPortuguese (PT): ajustar - adaptarChinese (Simplified): 调整 - 适应Chinese (Traditional): 調整 - 適應Hindi: समायोजन करना - अनुकूल बनानाArabic: تعديل - التأقلمBengali: সমন্বয় করা - মানিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: настраивать - приспосабливатьсяJapanese: 調整する - 適応するVietnamese: điều chỉnh - thích nghiKorean: 조정하다 - 적응하다Turkish: ayarlamak - uyum sağlamakUrdu: ایڈجسٹ کرنا - مطابقت اختیار کرناIndonesian: menyesuaikan - beradaptasi
Example Sentences
He is adjusting the mirror in his car.
basic
She is adjusting to her new school.
basic
I am adjusting the volume on the TV.
basic
Adjusting to a new city can take time, but it gets easier.
natural
She’s still adjusting after her big move last month.
natural
If something feels off, keep adjusting until it’s right.
natural