adapt

US /əˈdæpt/

UK /əˈdæpt/

1.

make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify

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The car has been adapted for use by disabled drivers.

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We need to adapt our strategies to the new market conditions.

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adjust modify alter change convert

2.

become adjusted to new conditions

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It took her a while to adapt to the new climate.

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Children often adapt quickly to new environments.

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adjust acclimatize accommodate conform familiarize

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adapter adaptation adaptable