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acclimate

[/ˈækləmeɪt/ or /əˈklaɪmət/]
verb
aclimatar
1. To adapt or adjust to a new climate, environment, or situation
It took several weeks for the plants to acclimate to the indoor environment.
Levou várias semanas para as plantas se aclimatarem ao ambiente interno.
2. To become accustomed to new conditions or surroundings
The athletes need time to acclimate to the high altitude before the competition.
Os atletas precisam de tempo para se aclimatarem à altitude elevada antes da competição.
Synonyms
adaptadjustaccustomacclimtizehabituate
Antonyms
disacclimatealienate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aclimatar
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
aclimatar
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
aclimatar
Standard usage
Portugal
aclimatar
Also used; may use 'aclimatação' for the noun form

Related Idioms & Phrases

acclimate oneself to
acclimate to the weather
take time to acclimate
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