adjust
gb/əd͡ʒˈʌst/ us/əd͡ʒˈʌst/
A2
ఆంగ్లం
~ 3000
అర్థాలు
0 అర్థాలు
క్రియ
A2
action
1
Change slightly to improve fit or function
To change something a little so it works or fits better.
వాడుక నమూనా:
to adjust [something] to [condition/measurement]
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes confuse 'adjust' with 'adapt'. 'Adjust' usually means making small changes, while 'adapt' often means changing more significantly to suit a new situation.
పర్యాయపదాలు
modify (Suggests making changes, often broader than small tweaks.)
|
tweak (Informal; implies making very small, precise changes.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
misalign (Means to set incorrectly so it does not function or fit properly.)
పదకలయికలు
adjust the settings
|adjust the volume
|adjust the seat
|adjust the focus
|adjust the temperature
విషయాలు
daily life
|work
|technology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ఉదాహరణలు
- She adjusted the chair so she could reach the desk comfortably.
- You may need to adjust the brightness on your screen.
- 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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- I adjusted my seat to see better.
- Please adjust the volume of the TV.
- He adjusted his watch for the new time zone.
- She adjusted her glasses on her nose.
- They adjusted the picture on the wall.
క్రియ
B1
action
2
Become accustomed to new conditions
To slowly become comfortable with new conditions or situations.
వాడుక నమూనా:
to adjust to [new situation/environment]
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes forget to use 'to' after 'adjust' when talking about becoming used to something.
పర్యాయపదాలు
adapt (Often interchangeable, but 'adapt' can imply more significant changes.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
resist (To not accept or become comfortable with a new situation.)
పదకలయికలు
adjust to life
|adjust to change
|adjust to school
|adjust to a new job
విషయాలు
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
ఉదాహరణలు
- It took her a few weeks to adjust to the new climate.
- After moving to the city, he had trouble adjusting at first.
- Children often adjust quickly to a new school.
- I need time to adjust to working night shifts.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- I am adjusting to my new job.
- She is adjusting to life in Canada.
- He adjusted quickly to the hot weather.
- We are adjusting to living together.
క్రియ
technical
B2
action
3
Alter settings for accuracy
To move controls so that a machine works right.
వాడుక నమూనా:
to adjust [device/machine] for [accuracy/performance]
పర్యాయపదాలు
calibrate (Technical term for adjusting measuring instruments for accuracy.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
miscalibrate (To set incorrectly so accuracy is lost.)
పదకలయికలు
adjust the calibration
|adjust the controls
|adjust the mechanism
విషయాలు
technology
|science
ఉదాహరణలు
- The technician adjusted the microscope for a clearer image.
- You need to adjust the thermostat for accurate temperature control.
- He adjusted the steering mechanism before the race.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- The worker adjusted the machine.
- She adjusted the camera for a sharp photo.
- He adjusted the radio for better sound.
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
adjust
IPA
GB/əd͡ʒˈʌst/
US/əd͡ʒˈʌst/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
ad - just (2 అక్షరఖండాలు)
Stress on 2nd syllable (just)
పద రూపాలు
Verb
- Base: adjust
- 3rd Person Singular: adjusts
- Present Participle: adjusting
- Past: adjusted
సంబంధిత పదాలు
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
పదప్రయోగాలు
adjust to
1/əd͡ʒˈʌst tə/
phrasal verb
Become used to something new
To slowly feel normal and comfortable in a new situation or place.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- The camera has a self-adjusting focus.
- This self-adjusting system saves energy.