adjust
gb/əd͡ʒˈʌst/ us/əd͡ʒˈʌst/
A2
Inglés
~ 3000
beállít, igazít, hozzászokik, akklimatizálódik, alkalmazkodik, kalibrál
VERBO
A2
1
Patrón de uso:
to adjust [something] to [condition/measurement]
She adjusted the chair so she could reach the desk comfortably.
Úgy állította be a széket, hogy kényelmesen elérje az íróasztalt.
You may need to adjust the brightness on your screen.
Lehet, hogy be kell állítanod a képernyőd fényerejét.
The mechanic adjusted the brakes to improve their performance.
He adjusted his tie before the meeting.
I adjusted the temperature to make the room warmer.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I adjusted my seat to see better.
Beállítottam az ülésemet, hogy jobban lássak.
Please adjust the volume of the TV.
Kérlek, állítsd be a tévé hangerejét.
He adjusted his watch for the new time zone.
She adjusted her glasses on her nose.
They adjusted the picture on the wall.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'adjust' with 'adapt'. 'Adjust' usually means making small changes, while 'adapt' often means changing more significantly to suit a new situation.
Significado
Change slightly to improve fit or function
Colocaciones
adjust the settings
|adjust the volume
|adjust the seat
|adjust the focus
|adjust the temperature
Sinónimos
modify (Suggests making changes, often broader than small tweaks.)
|
tweak (Informal; implies making very small, precise changes.)
Antónimos
misalign (Means to set incorrectly so it does not function or fit properly.)
Temas
daily life
|work
|technology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To change something a little so it works or fits better.
To alter something in a small way so that it works better, fits better, or is more suitable.
VERBO
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
to adjust to [new situation/environment]
It took her a few weeks to adjust to the new climate.
Néhány hétbe telt, mire hozzászokott az új éghajlathoz.
After moving to the city, he had trouble adjusting at first.
Miután a városba költözött, eleinte nehezen szokott hozzá a városi élethez.
Children often adjust quickly to a new school.
I need time to adjust to working night shifts.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I am adjusting to my new job.
Még szokom az új munkámat.
She is adjusting to life in Canada.
Most szokik hozzá a kanadai élethez.
He adjusted quickly to the hot weather.
We are adjusting to living together.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes forget to use 'to' after 'adjust' when talking about becoming used to something.
Significado
Become accustomed to new conditions
Colocaciones
adjust to life
|adjust to change
|adjust to school
|adjust to a new job
Sinónimos
adapt (Often interchangeable, but 'adapt' can imply more significant changes.)
Antónimos
resist (To not accept or become comfortable with a new situation.)
Temas
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definición
To slowly become comfortable with new conditions or situations.
To gradually get used to new conditions, situations, or surroundings.
VERBO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Patrón de uso:
to adjust [device/machine] for [accuracy/performance]
The technician adjusted the microscope for a clearer image.
A technikus kalibrálta a mikroszkópot, hogy élesebb legyen a kép.
You need to adjust the thermostat for accurate temperature control.
A pontos hőmérséklet-szabályozáshoz kalibrálni kell a termosztátot.
He adjusted the steering mechanism before the race.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The worker adjusted the machine.
A dolgozó kalibrálta a gépet.
She adjusted the camera for a sharp photo.
Beállította a fényképezőgépet, hogy éles fotót készítsen.
He adjusted the radio for better sound.
Significado
Alter settings for accuracy
Colocaciones
adjust the calibration
|adjust the controls
|adjust the mechanism
Sinónimos
calibrate (Technical term for adjusting measuring instruments for accuracy.)
Antónimos
miscalibrate (To set incorrectly so accuracy is lost.)
Temas
technology
|science
Definición
To move controls so that a machine works right.
To change mechanical or electronic controls so that a device operates correctly and precisely.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
adjust
AFI
GB/əd͡ʒˈʌst/
US/əd͡ʒˈʌst/
Sílabas y acento
ad - just (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (just)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: adjust
- 3rd Person Singular: adjusts
- Present Participle: adjusting
- Past: adjusted
Familia de palabras
Forms
adjusts
verb
adjusting
verb
adjusted
verb
Core family
adjustment
noun B1
adjustable
adjective B1
Related words
adjuster
noun
readjust
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unadjustable
adjective
Advanced or less common
readjustment
noun
Expresiones
adjust to
1/əd͡ʒˈʌst tə/
phrasal verb
Become used to something new
To slowly feel normal and comfortable in a new situation or place.
Ejemplos
- It took me months to adjust to college life.
- You will soon adjust to your new job.
make adjustments
1/mˈeɪk əd͡ʒˈʌstmənts/
fixed phrase
Make small changes for improvement
To change something a little so it works or fits better.
Ejemplos
- We need to make adjustments before launching the product.
- He made adjustments to his schedule.
self-adjusting
1/sˈɛlf əd͡ʒˈʌstɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Changes automatically for correct use
Able to change by itself so it works correctly without help.
Ejemplos
- The camera has a self-adjusting focus.
- This self-adjusting system saves energy.