misadjust

UK
/ˌmɪs.əˈdʒʌst/
US
/ˌmɪs.əˈdʒʌst/

Translations

misadjustverb
misadjusted
Past Simple
misadjusted
Past Participle
misadjusting
Gerund
UK
/ˌmɪs.əˈdʒʌst/
US
/ˌmɪs.əˈdʒʌst/
déréglerEmploi transitif : régler incorrectement, fausser un réglage.
He misadjusted the settings on the thermostat, causing the room to become too cold.
Il a déréglé les réglages du thermostat, ce qui a rendu la pièce trop froide.
Additional translations
se déréglerEmploi intransitif : se trouver mal réglé, perdre son réglage correct.

Definitions

misadjustverb
To adjust something incorrectly or improperly.
He misadjusted the settings on the thermostat, causing the room to become too cold.
To become or be adjusted incorrectly.
The calibration on the device misadjusted after the power surge.