adjust

regolare

Cambiare leggermente qualcosa perché si adatti o funzioni meglio.

In inglese semplice: To change something slightly so it fits or works better.

• Please adjust the seat.
• I adjusted my belt after lunch.
• Can you adjust the mirror so I can see the road?

Sinonimi: alter, change

Espressioni comuni: adjust the seat, adjust the volume

adattarsi

Cambiare le proprie abitudini o il modo di pensare per affrontare una situazione nuova.

In inglese semplice: To change your habits or thinking so you can deal with a new situation.

• It takes time to adjust.
• She adjusted quickly to her new school.
• Have you adjusted to working at night?

Come si usa: adjust to something (He adjusted to the colder climate.); adjust to doing something (I am adjusting to living alone.)

Sinonimi: adapt, get used to

Espressioni comuni: adjust to something, adjust to living

modificare, adattare

Modificare qualcosa per renderlo adatto a un’esigenza o a una situazione.

In inglese semplice: To change something to suit a need or situation.

• We adjusted the recipe for children.
• They adjusted their plans after the storm.
• The budget must be adjusted to match our income.

Come si usa: adjust something to suit something (We adjusted the menu to suit local tastes.)

Sinonimi: modify, adapt, alter

Espressioni comuni: adjust something accordingly, adjust a plan

correggere, rettificare

Cambiare qualcosa per renderlo più preciso o corretto.

In inglese semplice: To change something so it becomes more accurate or correct.

• She adjusted her estimate after checking the figures.
• The new evidence made him adjust his conclusion.
• We adjusted the calculation to correct an error.

Sinonimi: correct, revise

Espressioni comuni: adjust an estimate, adjust a conclusion