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[a-de-KWA-m-se]
verb
they adapt themselves; they adjust themselves
1. Third person plural present indicative reflexive form of 'adequar' - to make suitable or appropriate; to adjust or adapt oneself to circumstances
The students adequately adjust themselves to the new teaching methods.
Os alunos adequam-se aos novos métodos de ensino.
2. To conform or comply with requirements or standards
The companies adequately adjust themselves to environmental regulations.
As empresas adequam-se às regulações ambientais.
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
adequam-se
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
adequam-se
Standard usage; 'adaptam-se' is more commonly used in everyday speech
Related Idioms & Phrases
adequar-se às circunstâncias (to adapt to circumstances)
adequar-se aos padrões (to conform to standards)
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