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adapt to
[əˈdæpt tuː]
verb
adaptar-se a
1.
to adjust or modify oneself to suit new conditions or circumstances
She had to adapt to the new school environment quickly.
Ela teve que se adaptar ao novo ambiente escolar rapidamente.
2.
to become accustomed to something new or different
It took time for the team to adapt to the new coaching style.
Levou tempo para o time se adaptar ao novo estilo de treinamento.
3.
to change or adjust something to fit new requirements
The company adapted to remote work during the pandemic.
A empresa se adaptou ao trabalho remoto durante a pandemia.
Synonyms
adjust to
accustom oneself to
conform to
get used to
acclimate to
Antonyms
resist
refuse
reject
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
adaptar-se a
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
se acostumar com
colloquial alternative commonly used in Rio
São Paulo
adaptar-se a
standard formal usage
Portugal
adaptar-se a
standard European Portuguese equivalent
Related Idioms & Phrases
roll with the punches
go with the flow
fit in
find one's feet
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