readjusts (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌsts/
Definition
Changes the position, setting, or state of something slightly to make it work better or be more comfortable.
Examples
The pilot readjusts the flight controls to compensate for the sudden crosswinds.
He constantly readjusts his glasses whenever they slide down the bridge of his nose.
The company readjusts its annual budget every quarter to account for fluctuating market costs.
How to Use readjusts
- readjust to (prepositional phrase)
- to get used to a new situation again — "It takes time for the body to readjust to the local time zone after a long flight."
- readjust something (collocation)
- to change the physical position of an object — "She readjusts her seat to get a better view of the stage."
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