adjust meaning and definition

ADJUST verb

Definition of adjust (verb)

1. alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
   • "Adjust the clock, please"; "correct the alignment of the front wheels"
   • synonyms: correct, set
2. place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
   • "align the car with the curb"; "align the sheets of paper on the table"
   • synonyms: align, aline, line up
   • antonym: skew
3. adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
   • "We must adjust to the bad economic situation"
   • synonyms: adapt, conform
4. make correspondent or conformable
   • "Adjust your eyes to the darkness"
5. decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim