CEFR B2

adapting

verb

Meaning

Modifying one's behavior, strategy, or form to better suit a new environment or set of conditions.

Examples

The company is adapting its marketing strategy to reach a younger audience.
She found herself adapting quickly to the demands of her new job.

Synonyms: changing, fitting, adjusting, accommodating

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adapting (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈdæptɪŋ/

Definition

Modifying one's behavior, strategy, or form to better suit a new environment or set of conditions.

Examples

The company is adapting its marketing strategy to reach a younger audience.
She found herself adapting quickly to the demands of her new job.
Species that are capable of adapting to climate change are more likely to survive.

How to Use adapting

adapting to (prepositional phrase): changing to suit a new situation — "He is still adapting to the cold weather."
adapting something for (collocation): modifying an object or idea for a specific purpose — "They are adapting the novel for a television series."

Synonyms of adapting

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