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adapt something to something

to convert something to fit or work with something else. We converted our furnace to natural gas.

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adapt to something

to adapt or get used to someone or something. Please try to adapt to our routine.

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adapt to

v.

1. To alter something so that it is better suited to something else: The immigrants adapted their recipes to the ingredients that were available in their new country.

2. To change in order to be better suited to something: At first, I didn't like the new school, but I quickly adapted to the way things were done there and was soon very happy.

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