readjust (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst/
Definition
Modify or alter something slightly to improve its position, setting, or state.
Examples
She had to readjust her glasses after they slid down her nose.
The company must readjust its budget to account for the unexpected rise in costs.
He paused to readjust his backpack straps before continuing the hike.
How to Use readjust
- readjust to (prepositional phrase)
- to become accustomed to a new situation again — "It took him a few weeks to readjust to the quiet of the countryside."
- readjust something to (collocation)
- to change a setting to a new level — "The pilot had to readjust the altitude to avoid the storm clouds."
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