Readapt: meaning, definitions and examples

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readapt

[ riːˈædæpt ]

Verb

^{Context #1 | Verb}

to adjust again

To readapt means to adjust again or to become accustomed to a new situation or environment after a period of change. It involves making changes to fit a new set of circumstances or conditions.

Synonyms

acclimate, adjust, reacclimate, reacquaint.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
readapt	This word is used when someone needs to adjust again to a situation or environment they were previously familiar with, often after a significant time away. After spending a year abroad, she needed to readapt to her home country's culture
adjust	This is a general term used when someone needs to make small changes or get used to a new situation, environment, or set of conditions. It took him a few days to adjust to the new office schedule
acclimate	This applies when someone is getting used to a new environment or set of conditions, particularly in terms of climate or altitude. The newcomers needed some time to acclimate to the hot and humid weather of the tropics
reacclimate	This word is similar to 'acclimate', but it implies getting used to an environment or conditions someone was previously familiar with after a period of absence. After a long trip in cooler climate places, she had to reacclimate to the desert heat
reacquaint	This is used when someone needs to become familiar again with a person, place, or thing they were previously familiar with, often after a long time apart. He had to reacquaint himself with the software after being away from work for several months

Examples of usage

I had to readapt to the fast-paced lifestyle of the city after living in a small town for years.
She readapted quickly to her new job after being promoted to a higher position.
After studying abroad for a year, it took some time to readapt to life back home.
It's important to readapt to changes in technology in order to stay competitive in the industry.
Readapting to a different culture can be challenging but also rewarding.

Translations

Translations of the word "readapt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 readaptar

🇮🇳 फिर से अनुकूलित करना

🇩🇪 neu anpassen

🇮🇩 menyesuaikan kembali

🇺🇦 пристосуватися знову

🇵🇱 dostosować się ponownie

🇯🇵 再適応する

🇫🇷 réadapter

🇪🇸 readaptar

🇹🇷 yeniden uyum sağlamak

🇰🇷 재적응하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التكيف

🇨🇿 přizpůsobit se znovu

🇸🇰 znovu sa prispôsobiť

🇨🇳 重新适应

🇸🇮 ponovno prilagoditi

🇮🇸 aðlaga sig aftur

🇰🇿 қайта бейімделу

🇬🇪 ხელახლა ადაპტირება

🇦🇿 yenidən uyğunlaşmaq

🇲🇽 readaptar

Etymology

The word 'readapt' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'adapt' meaning 'to adjust'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century, evolving from the Latin word 'adaptare' which means 'to fit'. The concept of readapting is essential in human evolution and survival, as it allows individuals to thrive in changing environments and circumstances.