ad·just
Pronounced:
/əˈʤʌst/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
ad·justs; ad·just·ed; ad·just·ingMeaning:
1 [+ obj] a : to change (something) in a minor way so that it works better ▪ The car is easier to drive since the clutch was adjusted. ▪ I adjusted the volume on the radio. b : to change the position of (something) ▪ He adjusted his glasses/tie. ▪ She adjusted the car seat so she could reach the pedals.
2 : to change in order to work or do better in a new situation [no obj] ▪ Going to a new school can be difficult, but the kids will eventually adjust. —often + to ▪ The kids will eventually adjust to the new school. ▪ Our eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness of the cave. ▪ It's hard to adjust to the idea that she's gone. [+ obj] ▪ It's hard to adjust myself to the idea that she's gone. —see also well-adjusted
3 : to make an amount or number more exact by considering other information —usually + for [+ obj] ▪ He actually makes less money now than he did 10 years ago, when you adjust his salary for inflation. [=when you calculate what his salary would be without inflation] [no obj] ▪ He makes less money now, when you adjust for inflation, than he did 10 years ago.
2 : to change in order to work or do better in a new situation [no obj] ▪ Going to a new school can be difficult, but the kids will eventually adjust. —often + to ▪ The kids will eventually adjust to the new school. ▪ Our eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness of the cave. ▪ It's hard to adjust to the idea that she's gone. [+ obj] ▪ It's hard to adjust myself to the idea that she's gone. —see also well-adjusted
3 : to make an amount or number more exact by considering other information —usually + for [+ obj] ▪ He actually makes less money now than he did 10 years ago, when you adjust his salary for inflation. [=when you calculate what his salary would be without inflation] [no obj] ▪ He makes less money now, when you adjust for inflation, than he did 10 years ago.
—ad·just·able /əˈʤʌstəbəl/ adjective ▪ an adjustable strap/wrench/waistband
/əˈʤʌstəbəl/ adjective ▪ an adjustable strap/wrench/waistband