to adapt
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3.0
- verb
- /əˈdæpt/
:
adaptarse
- For over a century now, since the Crash, we have been adapting to an economy of scarcity.
- adapt to change
- learn to adapt
- adapt to new situations
You know, we're able to adapt, evolve, create, build, solve.
- You know, we're able to adapt, evolve, create, build, solve.
- So it will work out and adapt on so many levels.
- And we should be teaching people how to learn and adapt as the world changes.
- I do actually adapt for my own needs.
- Remain receptive to surprises and be prepared to adapt as circumstances change.
- I mean, there's you have to like always be adapting and trying new things.
- It involves the flexibility to be able to adapt as as life changes.
- Yeah, I know, but you would pronunciation adapts over time.
- So sounds like you're very good at adapting your day to what's going on around it.
- He will adapt when he gets all the facts.
- So we make plans and then we have to adjust and adapt accordingly when things change.
- So have you adapted completely, do you think, to that?
- You have to be willing to adapt constantly, constantly adapt, constantly shift your mindset.
Examples
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And we should be teaching people how to learn and adapt as the world changes.
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How coming down here, he would have to adapt himself to a different way of life.
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And you have to adapt really quickly and just run with it.
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How have you managed to adapt and continue your career afterwards?
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Those who survived have adapted to a new world.
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And so we've had to adapt and learn.
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Likewise, teachers are asked to adapt instruction for students with special needs.
Academic text (2011) -
Remain receptive to surprises and be prepared to adapt as circumstances change.
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Standards committees are consensus-driven, and they need time to adapt to diverse requirements.
Academic text (2011) -
In order to succeed, students must learn to adapt to different teaching styles.
Synonyms
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3.0
To get used to new conditions like a new place or routine
99
2.9
Slowly get used to a new place or situation
25
5.2
To get used to a new climate, place, or situation
22
5.5
Take in and understand new ideas or information
7
6.5
Change a plan or attitude to fit new information
6
6.5
Become used to a new situation so you feel comfortable with it
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6.1
To get used to a new climate or place
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3.8
To willingly accept and adapt to new situations
To change your skills so they fit a job or task
To accept and adapt to difficult times without giving up
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Etymology
Adapt comes from Latin parts ad- 'to' and aptare 'make fit', and is related to the English word apt. So, to adapt yourself is to 'make yourself fit' new situations, for example learning new habits when you move to another country.