a
dapt
Third Person
adapts
Present Participle
adapting
Past Tense
adapted
Past Participle
adapted
1
to change something in a way that suits a new purpose or situation better
transitive
- The company had to adapt its marketing strategy to reach a global audience.
- Animals in the wild often adapt their behavior to survive in different environments.
- To accommodate new technologies, the software developer will adapt the application.
- The chef adapted recipes to fit dietary restrictions while maintaining flavor.
- The company is currently adapting its product features based on customer feedback.
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2
to change a book or play in a way that can be made into a movie, TV series, etc.
transitive
- The screenwriter adapted the bestselling novel into a screenplay.
- The director worked closely with the playwright to adapt the stage production for television.
- The producers hired a team of writers to adapt the classic play for a modern audience.
- The screenwriter successfully adapted the nonfiction book into a gripping true-crime series.
- The studio acquired the rights to adapt the graphic novel for TV.
3
to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation
transitive
- After moving abroad, he had to quickly adapt to the local culture.
- She has adapted herself to the demands of college life quite well.
- It takes time to adapt to the changes in your daily routine.
- He has adapted himself to the expectations of his new job without much difficulty.
- He struggled to adapt to the demands of his new job.
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