adjust

• "Adjust the clock, please"
• "correct the alignment of the front wheels"

Synonyms

• set(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed; fixed and unmoving; situated in a particular spot or position; set down according to a plan; being below the horizon; determined or decided upon as by an authority; converted to solid form (as concrete) ; a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used; (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols; several exercises intended to be done in series; representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production; an unofficial association of people or groups; a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way; the act of putting something in position; a unit of play in tennis or squash; the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization; evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon; (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way; any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals; put into a certain place or abstract location; fix conclusively or authoritatively; decide upon or fix definitely; establish as the highest level or best performance; put into a certain state; fix in a border; make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc; set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly; locate; disappear beyond the horizon; adapt for performance in a different way; put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground; apply or start; become gelatinous; set in type; put into a position that will restore a normal state; insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink) ; give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor ; urge to attack someone; estimate; equip with sails or masts; get ready for a particular purpose or event; alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; bear fruit; arrange attractively
• correctfree from error; socially right or correct; in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure; correct in opinion or judgment; make right or correct; make reparations or amends for; censure severely; adjust for; punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; go down in value; alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; treat a defect

• "align the car with the curb"
• "align the sheets of paper on the table"

Synonyms

• alignplace in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; be or come into adjustment with ; align oneself with a group or a way of thinking ; bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
• alineplace in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
• line upform a line; get something or somebody for a specific purpose; form a queue, form a line, stand in line; place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; arrange in ranks; take one's position before a kick-off

• "We must adjust to the bad economic situation"

Synonyms

• conformbe similar, be in line with ; adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
• adaptmake fit for, or change to suit a new purpose; adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions

• "Adjust your eyes to the darkness"