adapt

verb
UK: /əˈdæpt/
US: /əˈdæpt/

  1. To change your behavior so that it is easier to live in a particular place or situation.

    1. I can adapt to new jobs easily. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children adapted quickly to the new school environment, making friends and excelling in their studies. [ ] [ ]

  2. To change something so that it is suitable for a new situation or purpose.

    1. We adapt old clothes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company adapted its marketing strategy to target a younger demographic, resulting in increased sales. [ ] [ ]

  3. To adjust to certain conditions over time through genetic changes.

    1. Birds adapt to fly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Polar bears have adapted to the Arctic's frigid temperatures through thick fur and insulating fat layers. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

adjust modify alter accommodate conform evolve transform remodel
adapt transitive-verb

  1. To create a version of a book or play that is suitable for film, television, or the stage.

    1. They adapt the book. [ ] [ ]
    2. The studio plans to adapt the novel into a miniseries for a streaming platform, promising a faithful reimagining. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adapt" in English means: To change your behavior so that it is easier to live in a particular place or situation., To change something so that it is suitable for a new situation or purpose., To adjust to certain conditions over time through genetic changes..

The phonetic transcription of "adapt" is /əˈdæpt/ in British English and /əˈdæpt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adapt": adjust, modify, alter, accommodate, conform, evolve, transform, remodel.

Example usage of "adapt": "I can adapt to new jobs easily.". More examples on the page.