adjust to changes

[/əˈdʒʌst tu ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/]
verb phrase
adaptar-se às mudanças
1. to modify one's behavior, attitude, or circumstances in response to new or altered conditions
She had to adjust to changes in her workplace after the company restructured.
Ela teve que se adaptar às mudanças no seu local de trabalho após a reestruturação da empresa.
2. to become accustomed or acclimated to different situations or environments
It takes time to adjust to changes when moving to a new country.
Leva tempo para se adaptar às mudanças quando se muda para um novo país.
3. to make necessary adjustments to cope with transformations or shifts in circumstances
Businesses must adjust to changes in consumer demand to stay competitive.
Os negócios devem se adaptar às mudanças na demanda do consumidor para permanecer competitivos.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, the ability to adjust to changes is highly valued as a sign of resilience and professionalism. In Brazil, there's a cultural emphasis on flexibility (jogo de cintura), reflecting a pragmatic approach to life's uncertainties. This phrase is commonly used in business contexts, personal development discussions, and immigration narratives in both countries.
NYC Slang
roll with the punches
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adapt to changesaccommodate to changesaccustom oneself to changesget used to changescomply with changes
Antonyms / Antônimos
resist changesreject changesrefuse to adaptremain inflexible

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adaptar-se às mudanças
Most common and widely understood across all regions
São Paulo
se adequar às mudanças
Alternative form commonly used in business and urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
se acostumar com as mudanças
More colloquial and informal variation
Portugal
ajustar-se às alterações
Portuguese uses 'alterações' more frequently than 'mudanças' in formal contexts

Related Words

flexibilityresilienceadaptationtransitionaccommodationcompliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

go with the flow
roll with the punches
adapt or perish
bend but don't break
learn to dance in the rain
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