The builder adjusted the plans for the new house to the requirements of the fire marshal.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
adjust */*/ — UK [əˈdʒʌst] / US verb Word forms adjust : present tense I/you/we/they adjust he/she/it adjusts present participle adjusting past tense adjusted past participle adjusted 1) a) [transitive] to change something slightly in order to make it better,… … English dictionary
adjust — ad|just [ ə dʒʌst ] verb ** 1. ) transitive to change something slightly in order to make it better, more accurate, or more effective: Stir in the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning. adjust something for something (=change something to show the … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
adjust — ad|just W3 [əˈdʒʌst] v [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: ajuster, from juste exact, just ] 1.) [I and T] to gradually become familiar with a new situation = ↑adapt ▪ They ll soon settle in kids are very good at adjusting. adjust to ▪ It took a… … Dictionary of contemporary English
adjust — [[t]əʤʌ̱st[/t]] ♦♦♦ adjusts, adjusting, adjusted 1) VERB When you adjust to a new situation, you get used to it by changing your behaviour or your ideas. → See also well adjusted [V n to n] We have been preparing our fighters to adjust themselves … English dictionary
adjust — 1 Adjust, regulate, fix share the meaning to set right or to rights. Adjust implies modification to meet a need. To adjust a thing one brings it by some change into its exact or proper position or condition or into its right relationship with… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
adjust — ad‧just [əˈdʒʌst] verb [transitive] 1. to make small changes to something in order to correct or improve it: • Their monthly repayments are adjusted once a year. 2. seasonally adjusted ACCOUNTING seasonally adjusted figures have been changed… … Financial and business terms
adjust — Three new uses of this verb entered the language in the 20c: 1. Intransitive, with or without to: to adapt oneself to something • (She seemed to have adjusted to her new status with little difficulty L. Niven, 1983 • She needs time to adjust S.… … Modern English usage
adjust — (v.) late 14c., ajusten, to correct, remedy; reborrowed by c.1600 in sense arrange, settle, compose, from M.Fr. adjuster, O.Fr. ajouter to join (12c.), from L.L. adjuxtare to bring near, from L. ad to (see AD (Cf. ad )) + juxta next, related to … Etymology dictionary
adjust — ad•just [[t]əˈdʒʌst[/t]] v. t. 1) to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate: to adjust expenses to income[/ex] 2) to put in working order or in a proper state or position: to adjust an instrument[/ex] 3)… … From formal English to slang
adjust — /euh just /, v.t. 1. to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate: to adjust expenses to income. 2. to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position: to adjust an instrument. 3. to … Universalium
adjust — [əˈdʒʌst] verb 1) [T] to change or move something slightly so that it works or fits better She stopped to adjust the strap on her sandal.[/ex] Use the thermostat to adjust the temperature.[/ex] 2) [I] to get used to a new situation by changing… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
