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adjust

adjust

Meaning of adjust

change fit

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British English/əˈdʒʌst/
American English/əˈdʒʌst/
Russian transcription[rʲɪɡʊˈlʲirəvətʲ]
adjust
adjust - регулировать
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adjust with Russian translation

adjust usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Можешь регулировать ремешок, чтобы сумка сидела выше на плече?

Can you adjust the strap so the bag sits higher on your shoulder?

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Попроси продавца отрегулировать пряжку, чтобы браслет сидел плотно.

Please adjust the buckle so the bracelet fits snugly.

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adjust belongs to the topic "Accessories". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

adjustрегулировать
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

adjust synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between adjust / regulate / calibrate / tune / alter / modify

🇬🇧English
adjust

to change something slightly to make it more suitable or correct

A2Very Often

I adjusted the chair so I could sit comfortably.

Я отрегулировал кресло, чтобы сидеть удобно.

R
🇬🇧English
regulate

to control or maintain the rate or level of something, often by rules or mechanisms

B2Often

The thermostat regulates the temperature automatically.

Термостат автоматически регулирует температуру.

C
🇬🇧English
calibrate

to set or check an instrument or device so it gives accurate measurements

B2Rarely

The lab technician calibrated the microscope before the experiment.

Лаборант откалибровал микроскоп перед экспериментом.

🇬🇧English

to adjust something (e.g., engine, instrument) for better performance or accuracy

B1Often

He tuned the guitar before the concert.

Он настроил гитару перед концертом.

🇬🇧English

to change something, often in a more general or substantial way

B1Often

She altered the dress to fit better.

Она переделала платье, чтобы оно лучше сидело.

M
🇬🇧English
modify

to make partial or minor changes to something, often for improvement or adaptation

B1Often

The software was modified to meet the new requirements.

Программу модифицировали под новые требования.

🇬🇧English

to change something to suit new conditions or uses

B1Often

We adapted the curriculum for online learning.

Мы адаптировали учебную программу для онлайн-обучения.

🇬🇧English

to make something tighter or more secure; a specific physical adjustment

A2Often

Please tighten the screws on the chair.

Пожалуйста, затяни винты на стуле.

🇬🇧English

to make something less tight; a specific physical adjustment or relaxation

A2Often

Loosen the strap if it feels too tight.

Ослабь ремень, если он слишком тугой.

C
🇬🇧English
customize

to change or build something to meet an individual’s needs or preferences

B2Often

You can customize the dashboard to show the widgets you need.

Вы можете настроить панель управления под свои виджеты.

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How to pronounce adjust and what this word means

adjust translation: регулировать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce adjust

/əˈdʒʌst/

adjust translation

регулировать

adjust examples

Can you adjust the strap so the bag sits higher on your shoulder?

adjust transcription

/əˈdʒʌst/, /əˈdʒʌst/

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adjust meaning: what does it mean?

change fit

adjust pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

adjust is pronounced as /əˈdʒʌst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

Can you adjust the strap so the bag sits higher on your shoulder? Translation: Можешь регулировать ремешок, чтобы сумка сидела выше на плече?

Is adjust part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, adjust (регулировать) can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is adjust part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, adjust (регулировать) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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