readjust

3 definitions • 5 examples

to change in order to fit a different situation, or to repair something slightly:

After living abroad for so long, he found it difficult to readjust to life at home.

The clock automatically readjusts when you enter a new time zone.

The machines were old and constantly needed readjusting.

to change the way you live or behave to fit a new or different situation:

[ I ] The government program was established to help soldiers returning from World War II readjust to civilian life.

To readjust something is to change it, move it, or correct it:

[ T ] It's time to readjust income taxes so the more well-to-do pay a higher percent of tax.