acclimatize
Collocations
2ADJ.
new, thin
VERB + ACCLIMATIZE
clothing, takes, time
Definitions
verb
To get used to a new climate, or to a new situation.
acclimatize to the new regulations
It takes time to acclimatize to the thin air of high mountains.
To make used to a new climate or one that is different from that which is natural; to inure or habituate to other circumstances; to adapt to the peculiarities of a foreign or strange climate.
acclimatize the staff to the new regulations
Thesaurus
Synonyms
verb — get used to a certain climate
- acclimatise
- acclimate
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
4acclimatize to the new regulations
WiktionaryIt takes time to acclimatize to the thin air of high mountains.
WiktionaryShe quickly acclimatized to her new job in a foreign country.
WiktionaryThe winters come in strong, so I'm always spending December wrapped in layers and layers of thermal clothing while I acclimatize.
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