⚙️adjust

verb
/əˈdʒʌst/

Meaning

to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective

Example Sentences

She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.

Example Expressions

adjust to

Synonyms

modify, alter, adapt, regulate

Antonyms

disturb, disarrange, upset

Collocations

adjust settings, adjust position, adjust speed, adjust focus

More Example Sentences

We are willing to adjust the schedule.

We adjusted to working with a new team.

They adjusted to speaking more politely.

If we need higher volumes, will you be able to adjust?

They are realistic enough to adjust their expectations.

I understand what you’re saying, but our final adjustment is very clear on this one.

A man builds a bookshelf for his daughter's bedroom using pine wood and a set of basic tools that he bought from the hardware store to create a sturdy frame with four adjustable shelves

A man builds a bookshelf for his daughter's bedroom using pine wood and a set of basic tools that he bought from the hardware store to create a sturdy frame with four adjustable shelves for her collection of fairy tales

A man builds a bookshelf for his daughter's bedroom using pine wood and a set of basic tools that he bought from the hardware store to create a sturdy frame with four adjustable shelves for her collection of fairy tales and picture books

A man builds a bookshelf for his daughter's bedroom using pine wood and a set of basic tools that he bought from the hardware store to create a sturdy frame with four adjustable shelves for her collection of fairy tales and picture books that she loves to read every night.

Related Vocabularies

To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.
to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned
to refuse to allow or accept something
to slow down, block, or hinder progress or movement
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
to expect and desire that something will happen

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