Definition

1. Verb (transitive):

   • To make something suitable for a new use or purpose, often by modifying it.
   • To alter or adjust a creative work (like a book or film) to present it in a different form or medium.

2. Verb (intransitive):

   • To adjust oneself to new or different conditions; to become suited to a new environment or situation.

Examples

• Verb (transitive):
  • The company will adapt the software for mobile devices.
  • The film was adapted from a bestselling novel.
• Verb (intransitive):
  • Animals must adapt to survive in changing habitats.
  • She adapted quickly to her new school.

Advanced Usage

• "Adapt to": This is the most common construction, meaning to adjust to something.
  • It takes time to adapt to a new culture.
• "Adapt for": Used when modifying something for a specific purpose or group.
  • The textbook was adapted for younger learners.

Variants and Related Words

• Adaptable (adjective): Able to adjust to new conditions easily.
  • He is very adaptable and can work in any team.
• Adaptation (noun): The process of adapting or the thing that has been adapted.
  • The movie is a modern adaptation of a classic story.
• Adapter (noun): A device for connecting pieces of equipment that were not originally designed to fit together.
  • You need a power adapter for your laptop when traveling.

Synonyms

• Adjust: To change something slightly to make it fit or work better.
• Modify: To make partial or minor changes to something.
• Acclimatize: To become accustomed to a new climate or environment.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(The verb "adapt" itself is not commonly used with particles to form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically expressed through the prepositions "to" or "for," as shown in the Advanced Usage section.)

Related Idioms

• Adapt or perish: A saying that emphasizes the necessity of changing to survive in new circumstances.
  • In the fast-paced tech industry, it's a case of adapt or perish.

Verb

1. adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
   • We must adjust to the bad economic situation
2. make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
   • Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country