ac·cli·ma·tize also Brit ac·cli·ma·tise
/əˈklaɪməˌtaɪz/ verb ac·cli·ma·tiz·es; ac·cli·ma·tized; ac·cli·ma·tiz·ing
: to adjust or adapt to a new climate, place, or situation
: acclimate —
usually + to [
no obj]
▪ The mountain climbers spent a few days acclimatizing [=becoming adjusted] to the high altitude. [
+ obj]
▪ The mountain climbers spent a few days acclimatizing themselves to the high altitude. — ac·cli·ma·ti·za·tion also Brit ac·cli·ma·ti·sa·tion
/əˌklaɪmətəˈzeɪʃən, Brit əˌklaɪməˌtaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun [
noncount]