No. 2,408 in Portuguese
ajustar
To adjust, fit, or adapt.
In a sentence
Eu preciso ajustar a altura da cadeira.
I need to adjust the height of the chair.
Here, 'ajustar' is used to mean modifying or adapting something to make it suitable.
Ele ajustou as prioridades para atender às necessidades do grupo.
He adjusted the priorities to meet the group's needs.
In this sentence, 'ajustar' is used to modify or arrange abstract concepts, like priorities, to better align them with a goal.
O mecânico ajustou os freios do carro para melhor desempenho.
The mechanic adjusted the car's brakes for better performance.
'Ajustar' in this context refers to fine-tuning or calibrating equipment for optimal function.
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