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подстра́ивать — meaning in English

podstraivat

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English meaning

adjust verb To change something slightly so it works better or fits new circumstances.

Senses

подстра́ивать is used for these senses in English:

adjust (transitive) To improve or rectify.
set up (transitive) To arrange for an outcome; to tamper or rig.

adjust — full definition

verb To change something slightly so it works better or fits new circumstances.
verb To settle or resolve, especially an insurance claim.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

настра́ивать настро́ить отрегули́ровать регули́ровать подстро́ить подста́вить подставля́ть установи́ть устана́вливать засты́нуть засты́ть застыва́ть