acclimatize

intransitive-verb
UK: /əˈklaɪ.mə.taɪz/
US: /əˈklaɪ.mə.taɪz/

  1. To get used to a new climate or conditions.

    1. We need to acclimatize to the heat. [ ] [ ]
    2. It takes time to acclimatize after moving to a different altitude, and you should acclimatize yourself slowly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To adjust or adapt to a new environment or situation.

    1. The body will acclimatize over time. [ ] [ ]
    2. New employees acclimatize to the company culture by observing their colleagues and interacting with them. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

adapt adjust harden season acclimate familiarize
acclimatize transitive-verb

  1. To help someone adjust to a new climate or conditions.

    1. The zoo acclimatizes animals to their new homes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The program acclimatizes new recruits, making them feel comfortable in the military environment. [ ] [ ]

  2. To adapt something to suit a new environment or situation.

    1. They acclimatize the plants before placing them outside. [ ] [ ]
    2. The software was acclimatized to meet the specific needs of the client, ensuring seamless integration. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acclimatize" in English means: To get used to a new climate or conditions., To adjust or adapt to a new environment or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "acclimatize" is /əˈklaɪ.mə.taɪz/ in British English and /əˈklaɪ.mə.taɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acclimatize": adapt, adjust, harden, season, acclimate, familiarize.

Example usage of "acclimatize": "We need to acclimatize to the heat.". More examples on the page.