adjust
BrE /əˈdʒʌst/ AmE /əˈdʒʌst/
verb en → es
past adjusted pp adjusted ing adjusting
to change something slightly to make it better or more suitable for a particular purpose
ajustar, adaptar, modificar
- adjust sth to sth
Collocations adjust the temperature · adjust your expectations
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Adjust the heating to a comfortable level.
Ajusta la calefacción a un nivel cómodo.
to get used to something or someone, especially after some difficulty
acostumbrarse a, adaptarse a
- adjust to sth
Collocations adjust to the climate · adjust to a new job
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It took me a while to adjust to life in New York.
Me llevó un tiempo acostumbrarme a la vida en Nueva York.
to move something slightly, especially to make it fit or work better
ajustar, regularizar
- adjust sth
Collocations adjust the seat · adjust the focus
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Adjust the camera to get a better picture.
Ajusta la cámara para obtener una mejor imagen.
to change the amount of money that someone has to pay for something, especially taxes or a fine
ajustar, modificar (en sentido legal)
- adjust sth to sth
Collocations adjust the tax rate · adjust a fine
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The court adjusted the fine to $50,000.
El tribunal ajustó la multa en 50,000 dólares.
Phrasal verbs
acostumbrarse a
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It's hard for new students to adjust to university life.
Es difícil para los estudiantes nuevos acostumbrarse a la vida universitaria.
ajustar con, colaborar con
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The team adjusted their strategy with the new information.
El equipo ajustó su estrategia con la nueva información.
Idioms
ajustar sus expectativas
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After the initial setback, they adjusted their sights and continued to work hard.
Después del primer contratiempo, ajustaron sus expectativas y continuaron trabajando duro.
ajustar su enfoque
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We need to adjust our approach if we want to succeed.
Necesitamos ajustar nuestro enfoque si queremos tener éxito.
ajustar su actitud
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She had to adjust her attitude after the company downsized.
Tuvó que ajustar su actitud después de que la empresa redujera personal.