Synonyms

readjust

American

[ree-uh-juhst] / ˌri əˈdʒʌst /

verb (used with object)

to adjust again or anew; rearrange.

readjust British

/ ˌriːəˈdʒʌst /

verb

to adjust or adapt (oneself or something) again, esp after an initial failure

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Other Word Forms

readjustable adjective
readjuster noun
readjustment noun

Etymology

Origin of readjust

First recorded in 1735–45; re- + adjust

Example Sentences

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But this was what France always said when they got bumped, so he let his shorts leg go and readjusted his sash.

From Literature

Current economic policymakers could "hardly guide the work of readjusting the country's industry as a whole and upgrading it technologically", Kim warned.

From Barron's

She readjusted her hair, pinning it back into place and switching out her blouse for one freshly ironed, and strode into her office just in time for Boaz to arrive with his cash box.

From Literature

But at the same time the Treasury has readjusted the rateable values of commercial property, meaning some businesses will be faced with bigger bills overall.

From BBC

The Lakers have used 16 different starting lineups in 29 games and have to readjust their rotation again in Reaves’ absence.

From Los Angeles Times

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