adapt

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Adapt' means to change or adjust to different conditions or a new environment. Like growing a thicker fur for animals when winter comes, or turning your night schedule to day when you start working.

Examples in Different Contexts

In arts, 'adapt' might mean taking a story and changing it for a different medium. A director might explain, 'We adapted the novel into a screenplay for the film.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

Our new concept is not resonating with the audience. Perhaps we should consider a different approach.

Response:

The feedback clearly calls for a change, let's adapt the concept to reflect current taste and trends.

Impact

Scenario:

The city's waste production is rapidly increasing. We need to develop a new waste management model.

Response:

With the city's population rise, we definitely need to adapt our waste management methods to deal with the increased load.