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adaptar — meaning in English

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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

adaptar is used for these senses in English:

  • adapt (transitive) To make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit.
  • 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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