ADJUST

v. 1 set right, arrange, settle, harmonize, reconcile, resolve, set or put to rights; arbitrate, mediate; redress, rectify, correct, patch up Four were named on each side to adjust their differences 2 change, alter, modify, regulate, set After he adjusted the pendulum, the clock kept good time 3 adapt (to), accommodate (oneself) (to), accustom (oneself) (to); get used (to), acclimatize or acclimate (to), reconcile (oneself) (to) If she travels a distance east or west, it takes her a few days to adjust to the local time Army life was very different, but I was able to adjust quickly. 4 put in order, arrange, rearrange, close or fasten or zip or button (up) She adjusted the children's coats and did up their shoes