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idiom
act on
auf Informationen mit einer Handlung reagieren
Meaning
to respond to information with action
Example
We need to **act on** the survey results immediately.
idiom
act out
Gefühle durch Handlungen ausdrücken
Meaning
to perform or express emotions through actions
Example
Children often **act out** their frustrations.
phrasal-verb
act out over stress
sich schlecht verhalten, weil der Druck überwältigend ist
Meaning
to behave badly because pressure feels overwhelming
Example
Kids sometimes **act out over stress** when parents pack for long trips.
idiom
act the part
sich auf eine Weise verhalten, die zu einer bestimmten Rolle oder Situation passt
Meaning
to behave in a way that fits a particular role or situation
Example
If you want to be treated like a leader, you need to **act the part**.
phrasal-verb
act up
sich schlecht benehmen oder Ärger verursachen
Meaning
to behave badly or cause trouble
Example
The kids started to **act up** during the long car ride.
phrasal-verb
act up to
sich entsprechend dem Verhalten verhalten, was erwartet oder geeignet ist
Meaning
to behave according to what is expected or suitable
Example
She tries to **act up to** her reputation as a hardworking student.
idiom
act your age
sich dem Alter entsprechend benehmen
Meaning
behave in a manner appropriate to your age
Example
Stop being so childish and **act your age**!
idiom
actions speak louder than words
was Menschen tun, ist wichtiger als das, was sie sagen
Meaning
what people do is more important than what they say
Example
**Actions speak louder than words**, so prove it with effort.
phrasal-verb
adapt around
Pläne oder Verhalten an sich ändernde Umstände anpassen
Meaning
to modify plans or behavior to fit changing circumstances
Example
We need to **adapt around** the new market trends quickly.
phrasal-verb
adapt around challenges
Pläne oder Verhalten ändern, um Hindernissen effektiv zu begegnen
Meaning
to change plans or behavior to deal with obstacles effectively
Example
Our team had to **adapt around challenges** when the project timeline shifted.
phrasal-verb
adapt culturally
das Verhalten oder die Denkweise anpassen, um in eine andere Kultur zu passen
Meaning
to adjust behavior or mindset to fit into another culture
Example
When moving abroad, it’s important to **adapt culturally** to the new environment.
phrasal-verb
adapt for
etwas ändern oder anpassen, um es für eine neue Kultur oder einen neuen Zweck geeignet zu machen
Meaning
to modify or adjust something to make it suitable for a new culture or purpose
Example
The book was **adapted for** a film that appealed to global audiences.
phrasal-verb
adapt from experience
Verhalten oder Methoden basierend auf dem, was man gelernt hat, ändern
Meaning
to change behavior or methods based on what one has learned
Example
Good leaders **adapt from experience** to face new challenges.
phrasal-verb
adapt in
sich an eine neue kulturelle Umgebung oder Umgebung anpassen
Meaning
to adjust oneself to a new cultural environment or setting
Example
It takes time to **adapt in** a new cultural setting when moving abroad.
phrasal-verb
adapt oneself to
sich anpassen oder ändern, um in eine neue Kultur oder Umgebung zu passen
Meaning
to adjust or change to fit into a new culture or environment
Example
He quickly **adapted himself to** the local traditions.
idiom
adapt or die
um zu überleben, muss man sich an veränderte Bedingungen anpassen
Meaning
to survive, one must adjust to changing conditions
Example
In business, it’s **adapt or die**.
idiom
adapt or perish
um zu überleben, muss man sich an die neuen Bedingungen anpassen
Meaning
to survive, one must adjust to the new conditions
Example
In the business world, it's all about **adapt or perish**.
phrasal-verb
adapt out of necessity
Verhalten oder Pläne ändern, weil es die Umstände erfordern
Meaning
to change behavior or plans because circumstances require it
Example
During the crisis, businesses had to **adapt out of necessity**.
phrasal-verb
adapt over time
sich allmählich an Veränderungen oder neue Umstände anpassen
Meaning
to gradually adjust to changes or new circumstances
Example
Teams often **adapt over time** as they face different challenges.
phrasal-verb
adapt through
Verhalten oder Gewohnheiten aufgrund der Exposition gegenüber neuen Erfahrungen ändern
Meaning
to change behavior or habits because of exposure to new experiences
Example
She managed to **adapt through** constant interaction with locals.
phrasal-verb
adapt to
sein Verhalten ändern, um sich einer neuen Situation oder Kultur anzupassen
Meaning
to change your behavior to fit a new situation or culture
Example
It takes patience to **adapt to** a completely different lifestyle.
idiom
adapt to change
sich an neue Umstände oder Umgebungen gewöhnen
Meaning
to adjust to new circumstances or environments
Example
In order to succeed, you must learn to **adapt to change**.
idiom
adapt to new circumstances
sich an neue Situationen oder Veränderungen anpassen
Meaning
to adjust oneself to new situations or changes
Example
In order to survive in the changing world, we need to **adapt to new circumstances**.
idiom
adapt to new surroundings
sich an eine neue Umgebung oder Situation anpassen
Meaning
to adjust to a new environment or situation
Example
After moving to a new city, it took her some time to **adapt to new surroundings**.