Adjust

Pronunciation: /əˈdʒʌst/

Definitions of adjust

verb to change or alter in order to fit or conform to a particular purpose or situation

Example Sentences

A1 I need to adjust the volume on the TV.

A2 She adjusted her schedule to accommodate the new meeting time.

B1 The mechanic adjusted the brakes on my car.

B2 It took me a while to adjust to living in a new country.

C1 The company had to adjust their marketing strategy to reach a wider audience.

C2 He was able to quickly adjust to the changes in the stock market.

Examples of adjust in a Sentence

formal It is important to adjust the settings to optimize performance.

informal I need to adjust my schedule to make time for the meeting.

slang I'll just need to adjust my attitude and everything will be fine.

figurative Sometimes we need to adjust our perspective to see things more clearly.

Grammatical Forms of adjust

• past tense: adjusted
• plural: adjusts
• comparative: more adjusted
• superlative: most adjusted
• present tense: adjust
• future tense: will adjust
• perfect tense: has adjusted
• continuous tense: is adjusting
• singular: adjust
• positive degree: adjust
• infinitive: to adjust
• gerund: adjusting
• participle: adjusted

Origin and Evolution of adjust

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adjust' originated from the Latin word 'adiustare', which means 'to make right'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'adjust' has evolved to encompass the idea of making small changes or modifications to achieve a desired outcome or fit a specific situation.