adjust adjust /əˈdʒʌst/

verb

1. () Alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard  ( correct , set , adjust )
   alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
    Adjust the clock, please
   Adjust the clock, please
    Correct the alignment of the front wheels
   correct the alignment of the front wheels
   
2. () Adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions  ( conform , adapt , adjust )
   adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
    We must adjust to the bad economic situation
   We must adjust to the bad economic situation
   
3. () Place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight  ( aline [Non-standard] , line up , align , adjust )
   place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
    Align the car with the curb
   align the car with the curb
    Align the sheets of paper on the table
   align the sheets of paper on the table
   
4. () Make correspondent or conformable  ( adjust )
   make correspondent or conformable
    Adjust your eyes to the darkness
   Adjust your eyes to the darkness
   
5. Decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim  ( adjust )
   decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim