acclimatize
Translation
acclimatise, adjust, get used to
Examples
It takes time to acclimatize to high altitudes.
It takes time to acclimatise to high altitudes.
She needs to acclimatize herself to the new office.
She needs to acclimatise herself to the new office.
Grammar Patterns
((to sth.)) to get used to (a new place, situation, or climate) It takes time to acclimatise to high altitudes.
((oneself)) ((to sth.)) to make oneself used to (sth.) She needs to acclimatise herself to the new office.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adapt, adjust, conform
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'clima' (climate). Literally 'to get used to a new climate'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'a-climate-ize'. Think of making yourself fit a new 'climate' or situation.