be adjusted
[/bi əˈdʒʌstɪd/]
verb phrase
ser ajustado/a
1. to be modified or altered to fit a particular requirement or condition
The seat can be adjusted to your comfort level.
O assento pode ser ajustado ao seu nível de conforto.
2. to be adapted or accommodated to a new situation or environment
The student was able to be adjusted to the new school system quickly.
O estudante conseguiu se adaptar ao novo sistema escolar rapidamente.
3. to be calibrated or set to the correct position or amount
The camera lens needs to be adjusted for better focus.
A lente da câmera precisa ser ajustada para melhor foco.
4. to be settled or resolved, particularly in financial or legal contexts
The insurance claim will be adjusted within 30 days.
A reclamação do seguro será ajustada dentro de 30 dias.
In Brazil, 'ser ajustado' is commonly used in customer service, insurance, and technical contexts. The phrase reflects the importance of customization and adaptation in Brazilian business culture. In the USA, this passive construction is frequent in technical manuals, service industries, and formal communication.
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