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to adapt
01
to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better
Transitive: to adapt sth
Examples
The company had to adapt its marketing strategy to reach a global audience.
02
to change a book or play in a way that can be made into a movie, TV series, etc.
Transitive: to adapt a book or play
Examples
The screenwriter adapted the bestselling novel into a screenplay.
03
to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation
Transitive: to adapt oneself to sth
Intransitive: to adapt to sth
Examples
After moving abroad, he had to quickly adapt to the local culture.
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