CEFR B1

adapt

verb

Meaning

To change your behavior or the way you do something to suit a new situation or environment.

Examples

You need to adapt quickly to the new working conditions.
The company has adapted its strategy to meet changing market demands.

Synonyms: adjust, modify, acclimate, assimilate

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adapt (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈdæpt/

Definition

To change your behavior or the way you do something to suit a new situation or environment.

Examples

You need to adapt quickly to the new working conditions.
The company has adapted its strategy to meet changing market demands.
Children often adapt more easily to new schools than adults do.

How to Use adapt

adapt to (prepositional phrase): To become accustomed to a new environment or situation. — "It can be difficult to adapt to living in a new country."
adapt something for (prepositional phrase): To change something (like a book or play) so that it is suitable for a different purpose or audience. — "The book was adapted for television."

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