Adjust

  • 21adjust — [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

  • 22adjust to — phr verb Adjust to is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑eye Adjust to is used with these nouns as the object: ↑gloom …

    Collocations dictionary

  • 23adjust — Synonyms and related words: abate, accept, acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, accommodate with, accord, accustom, adapt, adapt to, addict, adjust, adjust to, agree with, alter, ameliorate, arbitrate, arrange, arrange matters, assimilate,… …

    Moby Thesaurus

  • 24adjust — /ə dʒʌst/ verb to change something to fit new conditions ● to adjust prices to take account of inflation ● prices are adjusted for inflation ▪▪▪ ‘…inflation adjusted GNP moved up at a 1.3% annual rate’ [Fortune] ▪▪▪ ‘Saudi Arabia will no longer… …

    Marketing dictionary in english

  • 25adjust — To settle or to bring to a satisfactory state, so that the parties are agreed in the result; as, to adjust accounts. State ex rel. Sayre v Moore, 40 Neb 854, 59 NW 755. When applied to a liquidated demand, the verb adjust has the same meaning as… …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 26adjust — verb Etymology: Middle English ajusten, from Old French ajuster to make conform, from a (from Latin ad ) + juste right, exact more at just Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. a. to bring to a more satisf …

    New Collegiate Dictionary

  • 27adjust — verb 1 (T) to make small changes to something, especially to its position, in order to improve it, make it more effective etc: Check and adjust the brakes regularly. 2 (I, T) to gradually get used to a new situation by making small changes to the …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 28adjust to — priderinti statusas T sritis informatika apibrėžtis Komanda arba parinktis, kuria vienas objektas priderinamas prie kito. Pavyzdžiui, galima priderinti paveikslą prie lango matmenų, lentelės stulpelio plotį prie eilučių ilgio. atitikmenys: angl.… …

    Enciklopedinis kompiuterijos žodynas

  • 29adjust — /ə dʒʌst/ verb to change something to fit new conditions ● Prices are adjusted for inflation. ▪▪▪ ‘…inflation adjusted GNP moved up at a 1.3% annual rate’ [Fortune] ▪▪▪ ‘Saudi Arabia will no longer adjust its production to match short term supply …

    Dictionary of banking and finance

  • 30adjust — To settle or arrange; to free from differences or discrepancies. To bring to satisfactory state so that parties are agreed, as to adjust amount of loss by fire or controversy regarding property or estate. To bring to proper relations; to settle.… …

    Black's law dictionary