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Collocations for adjust - verb

1. change sth slightly

ADV.

slightly | finely
It is important to have equipment that can be finely adjusted.
automatically | carefully | accordingly
Children are sensitive to disapproval and adjust their behaviour accordingly.
downwards, upwards
This estimate may have to be adjusted downwards.

PREP.

for
Salaries are adjusted for inflation.

2. get used to new situation

ADV.

quickly, rapidly | gradually, slowly

VERB + ADJUST

be difficult/hard to

VERB + ADJUST

need/take time to
It may take a little time to adjust to the climate here.

VERB + ADJUST

try to

PREP.

to
She will gradually adjust to her new role.

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