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adapt

1 of 1verb
/ə.ˈdæpt/
Forms:adapts,adapting,adapted,adapted
1

to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better

transitive
  • The company had to adapt its marketing strategy to reach a global audience.
  • Animals in the wild often adapt their behavior to survive in different environments.
  • To accommodate new technologies, the software developer will adapt the application.
  • The chef adapted recipes to fit dietary restrictions while maintaining flavor.
  • The company is currently adapting its product features based on customer feedback.
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2

to change a book or play in a way that can be made into a movie, TV series, etc.

B2transitive
  • The screenwriter adapted the bestselling novel into a screenplay.
  • The director worked closely with the playwright to adapt the stage production for television.
  • The producers hired a team of writers to adapt the classic play for a modern audience.
  • The screenwriter successfully adapted the nonfiction book into a gripping true-crime series.
  • The studio acquired the rights to adapt the graphic novel for TV.
3

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

transitive
  • After moving abroad, he had to quickly adapt to the local culture.
  • She has adapted herself to the demands of college life quite well.
  • It takes time to adapt to the changes in your daily routine.
  • He has adapted himself to the expectations of his new job without much difficulty.
  • He struggled to adapt to the demands of his new job.