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adapt

Meaning of adapt

adjust to change

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British English/tuː əˈdæpt/
American English/əˈdæpt/
Russian transcription[ɐdɐptʲɪˈrovat͡sə]
adapt
adapt - адаптироваться
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adapt with Russian translation

adapt usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Переехав в новую страну, люди должны адаптироваться к местным традициям.

When people move to a new country, they adapt to local traditions.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Фестивали адаптируются и меняют своё расписание под ритм города каждый год.

Festivals adapt their schedules to the city's pace every year.

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adapt belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

adaptадаптироваться
childребёнок
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы

adapt synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between adapt / adjust / accustom / fit in / acclimatize / acclimate

🇬🇧English
adapt

to change or be changed so as to fit a new situation or environment

A1Very Often

She had to adapt quickly to life in a new country.

Ей пришлось быстро адаптироваться к жизни в новой стране.

🇬🇧English

to make small changes to something so it works better or fits

A1Very Often

He adjusted the seat to be more comfortable.

Он отрегулировал сиденье, чтобы стало удобнее.

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🇬🇧English
accustom

to make someone familiar with something so it becomes normal

B2Often

Parents must accustom children to a daily routine.

Родители должны приучать детей к ежедневной рутине.

🇬🇧English

to belong to a group or feel accepted in a place or situation

A2Very Often

He tried hard to fit in with his classmates.

Он старался вписаться в компанию одноклассников.

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acclimatize

to become accustomed to a new climate or physical conditions

B2Rarely

It took the climbers a few days to acclimatize to the altitude.

Альпинистам потребовалось несколько дней, чтобы акклиматизироваться к высоте.

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🇬🇧English
acclimate

to become used to a new climate, environment, or situation

B2Often

New employees need time to acclimate to the busy office pace.

Новым сотрудникам нужно время, чтобы привыкнуть к быстрому темпу офиса.

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🇬🇧English
assimilate

to absorb and integrate into a wider society or to fully understand new information

B2Often

Immigrants may assimilate into the country's culture over time.

Иммигранты со временем могут ассимилироваться в культуру страны.

🇬🇧English

to combine with or become part of a larger group or system

B1Often

The new software integrates with existing tools.

Новое программное обеспечение интегрируется с существующими инструментами.

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🇬🇧English
modify

to change something slightly, usually to improve it or make it more suitable

B1Very Often

We need to modify the design before production.

Нам нужно изменить дизайн перед производством.

T
🇬🇧English
tailor

to make or adapt something for a particular purpose or person

B2Often

The course was tailored to the needs of adult learners.

Курс был адаптирован под потребности взрослых учащихся.

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🇬🇧English
accommodate

to make changes or provide what is needed to help someone or something fit

B2Often

The hotel can accommodate special dietary requirements.

Отель может учесть особые диетические требования.

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How to pronounce adapt and what this word means

adapt translation: адаптироваться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce adapt

/tuː əˈdæpt/

adapt translation

адаптироваться

adapt examples

When people move to a new country, they adapt to local traditions.

adapt transcription

/tuː əˈdæpt/, /əˈdæpt/

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adapt meaning: what does it mean?

adjust to change

adapt pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

adapt is pronounced as /tuː əˈdæpt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

adapt definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

When people move to a new country, they adapt to local traditions. Translation: Переехав в новую страну, люди должны адаптироваться к местным традициям.

Is adapt part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, adapt (адаптироваться) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is adapt part of Skills and Career vocabulary?

Yes, adapt (адаптироваться) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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