acclimate

American

[ak-luh-meyt, uh-klahy-mit] / ˈæk ləˌmeɪt, əˈklaɪ mɪt /

verb (used with or without object)

acclimated, acclimating

to accustom or become accustomed to a new climate or environment; adapt.

Other Word Forms

acclimatable adjective
acclimation noun
reacclimate verb

Etymology

Origin of acclimate

From the French word acclimater, dating back to 1785–95; ac-, climate

Example Sentences

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The sweltering temperatures are arriving months earlier than typical and communities have not had time to acclimate, making the early-season heat particularly dangerous, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times

"Extreme early-season heat coupled with high tourism rates will make this heat very dangerous, particularly for those not acclimated to the heat and/or traveling from cooler climates," the Las Vegas, Nevada NWS office said.

From BBC

There is a lot of turnover, because new hires who don’t acclimate don’t last long.

From The Wall Street Journal

“And while there may be a customer service issue here and there, when you look at the scale of Fanatics, consumers have acclimated to the level of service.”

From Los Angeles Times

Marx was born in Chicago but says he has fully acclimated to the Southern California lifestyle.

From Los Angeles Times

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