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adjust   Show phonetics
verb
1 CHANGE [T] to change something slightly so that it works better, fits better, or is more suitable
You can adjust the heat using this switch here.
She adjusted her hat in the mirror.
The figures need to be adjusted for inflation.

2 BEHAVE [I] to change the way you behave or think in order to suit a new situation
They found it hard adjusting to life in a new country.

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