readjust

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to become accustomed again to a situation or to adapt to changed circumstances

   After moving back to their home country, they needed time to readjust.

2. 2
   verb

   to change the position, setting, or arrangement of something again

   She paused to readjust the mirror before driving away.

Formed from re-, 'again,' + adjust. It can describe either making a further practical adjustment or adapting oneself again after circumstances change.

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