adapt oneself to the circumstances

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• adapt — [ə dapt′] vt. [Fr adapter < L adaptare < ad , to + aptare, to fit: see APT1] 1. to make fit or suitable by changing or adjusting 2. to adjust (oneself) to new or changed circumstances vi. to adjust oneself SYN. ADAPT implies a modifying so… …   English World dictionary

• adapt — adaptedness, n. /euh dapt /, v.t. 1. to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modify fittingly: They adapted themselves to the change quickly. He adapted the novel for movies. v.i. 2. to adjust oneself to different conditions,… …   Universalium

• roll with the punches — (of a boxer) to move the body away to cushion the impact of the opponent s blows (also figurative) • • • Main Entry: ↑roll * * * roll with the punches phrase to accept both the good and the bad that life, or a situation, brings Being an actor… …   Useful english dictionary

• roll with the punches — ► roll with the punches 1) (of a boxer) move one s body away from an opponent s blows so as to lessen the impact. 2) adapt oneself to adverse circumstances. Main Entry: ↑roll …   English terms dictionary

• roll with the punches — 1》 (of a boxer) move one s body away from an opponent s blows so as to lessen the impact. 2》 adapt oneself to adverse circumstances. → roll …   English new terms dictionary

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