Acclimatize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈklaɪ.məˌtaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Acclimatize is a verb meaning (intransitive) To get used to a new climate, or to a new situation.
Meaning
(intransitive) To get used to a new climate, or to a new situation.
More Meanings
- (transitive) 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.
Example Sentences
acclimatize to the new regulations
acclimatize the staff to the new regulations
She quickly acclimatized to her new job in a foreign country.
It takes time to acclimatize oneself to the thin air of high mountains.
Word Forms
- acclimatizes
- acclimatizing
- acclimatized
- acclimatise
Synonyms for acclimatize
Depending on context, synonyms include acclimate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acclimate, inure, adapt, adjust, orient, adapting.
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