adapter — meaning in English

English meaning

• adapt verb To change something so it becomes suitable for a new purpose or situation.
• fit adj Physically healthy and in good shape.
• tailor noun A person who professionally makes, fits, or alters clothing, especially suits.

Senses

adapter is used for these senses in English:

• adapt (transitive) To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit.
• adapt (transitive) To fit by alteration; to modify or remodel for a different purpose; to adjust.
• adapt (transitive) To make by altering or fitting something else; to produce by change of form or character.
• fit (transitive, with to) To make conform in size and shape.

adapt — full definition

1. verb To change something so it becomes suitable for a new purpose or situation.
2. verb To adjust oneself to new conditions.

fit — full definition

1. adj Physically healthy and in good shape.
2. adj Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.
3. adj (UK, informal) Sexually attractive; good-looking.
4. verb To be the correct size or shape for something or someone.
5. verb To match or agree with something.

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