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ajustam-se

[ə-ʒuʃ-ˈtɐ̃w̃-sə]
verb
they adjust themselves; they fit; they adapt
1. third person plural present indicative of 'ajustar-se' - to adjust oneself, to fit properly, to adapt to circumstances
The pieces adjust themselves to the frame.
As peças ajustam-se ao moldura.
2. to come to an agreement or arrangement
They adjust themselves to the new rules.
Eles ajustam-se às novas regras.
3. to conform or accommodate
The workers adjust themselves to the new schedule.
Os trabalhadores ajustam-se ao novo horário.
Synonyms
adaptam-seencaixam-seacomodam-seconformam-seajustam
Antonyms
desajustam-sedesenquadram-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajustam-se
standard usage, commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
ajustam-se
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ajustar-se à situação
ajustar-se aos tempos
ajustar-se mutuamente
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