readjust
verb
re·ad·just
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readjusted;
readjusting;
readjusts
Definition of readjust
: to adjust (something or oneself) again
On three samples we bought, the running belt wouldn't maintain the proper tension, so we had to readjust it every few hours … — Consumer Reports … got lower cost-of-living increases after Congress readjusted Social Security benefits in 1977.— Margot Hornblower She straightened her scarlet hat and readjusted her veil unsteadily.— Lucy Maud Montgomery … a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to readjust all his preconceived views on any subject.— P. G. Wodehouse Postparental couples … must readjust their whole way of life and their relationship to each other after the children leave home.— M. Riley and J. Waring He stared about the room, collecting his thoughts, readjusting himself for the day's work.— Frank Norris … readjusting to life after losing his job as an advertising suit in the UK.— Amanda Ducker "Once you have developed singing skills as a child, they tend to stay with you, particularly for girls," [Graham] Welch says. Unlike boys, girls don't have to readjust to a dramatically lower voice during adolescence.— Bruce Bower
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The Giants likely will readjust the roster quickly. — Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, "Giants need to get struggling relief stalwart Tony Watson ‘back on track’," 17 Aug. 2019 Redistricting, or the process of drawing new electoral boundaries, happens every ten years after the Census is taken, readjusting district maps to account for population changes. — Jane C. Timm, NBC News, "New Hampshire governor vetoes bipartisan bill to ward off gerrymandering," 9 Aug. 2019 The oil sanctions pushed Venezuela’s already unraveling economy into a tailspin, but Mr. Maduro has been able to keep some revenue flowing by readjusting the country’s foreign trade to Asia, Russia and Turkey. — Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, "With Tougher U.S. Sanctions on Venezuela, Bolton Says ‘Time for Dialogue Is Over’," 6 Aug. 2019 Ogilvy, the Holmes Report noted, was one of the firms to radically to readjust its leadership numbers. — Cassie Werber, Quartz at Work, "Women are making advertising funnier, smarter, and way less sexist," 11 June 2019 Tveit is used to readjusting himself for different mediums, having memorably starred in Tom Hooper’s film adaptation of Les Misérables and the fan-favorite CW drama Gossip Girl. — Morgan M. Evans, PEOPLE.com, "Moulin Rouge! The Musical Star Aaron Tveit on Getting Baz Luhrmann's 'Blessing' for Broadway Show," 25 July 2019 As with filing, sharpen every other tooth, then readjust the grinding angle and sharpen the remaining alternate-angle teeth. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How To Sharpen Your Chainsaw Like a Pro," 24 July 2019 While Piper struggles to readjust to life on the outside, Taystee’s friendship with Cindy still hangs in the balance as her sentence looms. — Chuck Barney, The Mercury News, "TV this week: ‘Orange Is the New Black’ ends its storied run," 21 July 2019 While Piper struggles to readjust to life on the outside, Taystee’s friendship with Cindy still hangs in the balance as her sentence looms. — Chuck Barney, Detroit Free Press, "TV highlights for the week of July 21-27," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'readjust.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for readjust
readjust
verb
English Language Learners Definition of readjust
: to change in order to work or do better in a new situation : to get used to a new situation or change
: to change or move the position of (something) slightly
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readjust
intransitive verb
re·ad·just
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Medical Definition of readjust
: to become adjusted or undergo adjustment again
Other Words from readjust
readjustment
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noun
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noun
readjust
transitive verb
re·ad·just
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Legal Definition of readjust
: to adjust again
especially
: to voluntarily reorganize (a corporation)
: to become readjusted