adjust verb
1 change sth slightly
ADV. slightly | finely It is important to have equipment that can be finely adjusted. | automatically | carefully | accordingly Children are sensitive to disapproval and adjust their behaviour accordingly. | downwards, upwards This estimate may have to be adjusted downwards.
PREP. for Salaries are adjusted for inflation.
2 get used to new situation
ADV. quickly, rapidly | gradually, slowly
VERB + ADJUST be difficult/hard to
VERB + ADJUST need/take time to It may take a little time to adjust to the climate here.
VERB + ADJUST try to
PREP. to She will gradually adjust to her new role.