əˈkɒməˌdeɪt əˈkɑməˌdeɪt əˈdæpt əˈdʒʌst kənˈfɔːm kənˈfɔɹm adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions We must adjust to the bad economic situation make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country