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adjust

UK
/əˈdʒʌst/
US
/əˈdʒʌst/
adjust over

Translations

adjustverb
adjusted
Past Simple
adjusted
Past Participle
adjusting
Gerund
UK
/əˈdʒʌst/
US
/əˈdʒʌst/
réglerAjuster des paramètres, des réglages ou corriger pour améliorer la précision ou le fonctionnement.
The technician adjusted the settings on the machine to increase its efficiency.
Le technicien a réglé les paramètres de la machine pour augmenter son efficacité.
s'adapterSens pronominal : commencer à se sentir à l’aise dans une nouvelle situation ou un nouvel environnement.
He took a few days to adjust to the new time zone after his flight.
Il lui a fallu quelques jours pour s'adapter au nouveau fuseau horaire après son vol.
ajusterModifier légèrement pour obtenir un meilleur ajustement ou un résultat souhaité.
She adjusted the mirror so she could see the road behind her.
Elle a ajusté le miroir pour pouvoir voir la route derrière elle.
Additional translations
réglerComptabilité, assurance : fixer définitivement le montant d’une somme ou d’une indemnisation.
Synonyms
modify
alter
adapt
change
revise
fine-tune
tailor
calibrate
Antonyms
disturb
unsettle
disarrange

Definitions

adjustverb
To alter or move something slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result.
She adjusted the mirror so she could see the road behind her.
To adapt or become used to a new situation or environment.
He took a few days to adjust to the new time zone after his flight.
To modify or correct something to improve its accuracy or performance.
The technician adjusted the settings on the machine to increase its efficiency.
To settle or determine the amount of (a financial account, insurance claim, etc.).
The insurance company adjusted the claim within two weeks.
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