readjust

B2 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/ UK /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/ See IPA manual

Freq #47398

Meanings

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

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

She paused to readjust the mirror before driving away.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to become accustomed again... readaptsettle in again

2 verb · to change the position,... resetrepositionalter again

Word family

Forms readjusted

Derived forms readjustment

Related forms adjust adapt

Etymology

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

Topics

Actions & Processes

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