adapt

US /əˈdæpt/

UK /ə'dæpt/

B1

other

  • To change something to be suitable for a new situation or use
  • To modify something

verb

  • To change something for a different function
  • To change something to fit or suit a new purpose

Examples

A lot of companies have found it hard to adapt to the new system.

The radio play had been adapted from a novel.