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IELTS word

adjust

/əˈdʒʌst/verb

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English definition

to change something slightly so it works better

Common phrases / collocations

  1. slightly adjust
  2. adjust to
  3. adjust the settings

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    She adjusted the bicycle seat to fit her height.

  2. 2.

    It took time to adjust to the new schedule.

  3. 3.

    Adjust the temperature if the room is cold.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A cyclist raises a bicycle seat with a small tool and checks the fit.
to change something slightly so it works better
1seat too low
2height corrected
seat height changes→fit improves