acclimatize
To get used to a new climate, or to a new situationTo get used to a new climate, or to a new situation.
» The Chinese in the Philippines acclimatized to a somewhat Hispanic culture.
Meaning
2 senses(intransitive)To get used to a new climate, or to a new situation.
acclimatize to the new regulations
She quickly acclimatized to her new job in a foreign country.
sich akklimatisieren
акклиматизи́роватьсяakklimatizírovatʹsja
get used to a certain climate
(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.
acclimatize the staff to the new regulations
It takes time to acclimatize oneself to the thin air of high mountains.
akklimatisieren
акклиматизи́роватьakklimatizírovatʹ
Examples
3 sentencesThe Chinese in the Philippines acclimatized to a somewhat Hispanic culture.
When I first moved here, I couldn't stand the heat and humidity. But I think at this point I've acclimatized.
The winters come in strong, so I'm always spending December wrapped in layers and layers of thermal clothing while I acclimatize.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Forms
acclimatizes, acclimatizing, acclimatized, acclimatized| Base form | acclimatize · to acclimatize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | acclimatizes |
| Present participle | acclimatizing |
| Past simple | acclimatized |
| Past participle | acclimatized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonyms- get used to a certain climate:acclimatiseacclimate
Word family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle