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to adjust
01
ajustar, regular
to slightly alter or move something in order to improve it or make it work better
Transitive: to adjust sth
Exemplos
The musician often adjusts the tuning of his guitar before each performance.
O músico frequentemente ajusta o afinamento do seu violão antes de cada apresentação.
Engineers regularly adjust the settings of the machinery for optimal efficiency.
Os engenheiros ajustam regularmente as configurações das máquinas para eficiência ideal.
02
adaptar-se, acostumar-se
to gradually get used to or become comfortable with a new situation or reality
Transitive: to adjust oneself to sth
Intransitive: to adjust to sth
Exemplos
After moving to a new country, it took some time for Sarah to adjust to the different culture and customs.
Depois de se mudar para um novo país, Sarah levou algum tempo para se adaptar à cultura e aos costumes diferentes.
She finds it difficult to adjust herself to the idea that she wo n't see her friends again.
Ela acha difícil se ajustar à ideia de que não verá seus amigos novamente.
03
ajustar, corrigir
to correct the alignment or aim of a firearm
Transitive: to adjust alignment or aim of a firearm
Exemplos
The hunter adjusted the sights on his shotgun to improve accuracy when shooting clay pigeons at the range.
O caçador ajustou as miras de sua espingarda para melhorar a precisão ao atirar em pombos de argila no campo de tiro.
The police officer adjusted her aim slightly to the left to account for the target's movement.
A policial ajustou ligeiramente sua mira para a esquerda para compensar o movimento do alvo.
04
ajustar, adaptar
to make a small change to something’s position, fit, or appearance to improve its suitability or achieve a specific result
Transitive: to adjust sth
Exemplos
She adjusted the mirror on her car to get a better view of the road behind her.
Ela ajustou o espelho do carro para ter uma melhor visão da estrada atrás dela.
He adjusted his tie in the mirror before heading into the meeting.
Ele ajustou sua gravata no espelho antes de ir para a reunião.
05
ajustar, liquidar
to determine the amount of compensation or settlement to be provided to an insurance policyholder
Transitive: to adjust an insurance claim
Exemplos
Following a medical procedure, the health insurance company will review the medical bills to adjust the claim.
Após um procedimento médico, a companhia de seguro de saúde revisará as contas médicas para ajustar a reclamação.
The insurance adjuster reviewed the medical records and bills to adjust the reimbursement amount for the health insurance claim.
O ajustador de seguros revisou os registros médicos e as contas para ajustar o valor do reembolso para o sinistro do seguro de saúde.
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