adjust
gb/əd͡ʒˈʌst/ us/əd͡ʒˈʌst/
A2
Anglais
~ 3000
beállít, igazít, hozzászokik, akklimatizálódik, alkalmazkodik, kalibrál
VERBE
A2
1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'adjust' with 'adapt'. 'Adjust' usually means making small changes, while 'adapt' often means changing more significantly to suit a new situation.
Sens
Change slightly to improve fit or function
Collocations
adjust the settings
|adjust the volume
|adjust the seat
|adjust the focus
|adjust the temperature
Synonymes
modify (Suggests making changes, often broader than small tweaks.)
|
tweak (Informal; implies making very small, precise changes.)
Antonymes
misalign (Means to set incorrectly so it does not function or fit properly.)
Thèmes
daily life
|work
|technology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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.
VERBE
B1
2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes forget to use 'to' after 'adjust' when talking about becoming used to something.
Sens
Become accustomed to new conditions
Collocations
adjust to life
|adjust to change
|adjust to school
|adjust to a new job
Synonymes
adapt (Often interchangeable, but 'adapt' can imply more significant changes.)
Antonymes
resist (To not accept or become comfortable with a new situation.)
Thèmes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Définition
To slowly become comfortable with new conditions or situations.
To gradually get used to new conditions, situations, or surroundings.
VERBE
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Sens
Alter settings for accuracy
Collocations
adjust the calibration
|adjust the controls
|adjust the mechanism
Synonymes
calibrate (Technical term for adjusting measuring instruments for accuracy.)
Antonymes
miscalibrate (To set incorrectly so accuracy is lost.)
Thèmes
technology
|science
Définition
To move controls so that a machine works right.
To change mechanical or electronic controls so that a device operates correctly and precisely.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
adjust
API
GB/əd͡ʒˈʌst/
US/əd͡ʒˈʌst/
Syllabes et accentuation
ad - just (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (just)
Formes du mot
Verb
- Base: adjust
- 3rd Person Singular: adjusts
- Present Participle: adjusting
- Past: adjusted
Famille de mots
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
Expressions
adjust to
1/əd͡ʒˈʌst tə/
phrasal verb
Become used to something new
To slowly feel normal and comfortable in a new situation or place.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- The camera has a self-adjusting focus.
- This self-adjusting system saves energy.