readjust
verb
re·ad·just
ˌrē-ə-ˈjəst 
readjusted; readjusting; readjusts
: to adjust (something or oneself) again
On three samples we bought, the running belt wouldn't maintain the proper tension, so we had to readjust it every few hours …—
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports… got lower cost-of-living increases after Congress readjusted Social Security benefits in 1977.—Margot Hornblower
Margot HornblowerShe straightened her scarlet hat and readjusted her veil unsteadily.—Lucy Maud Montgomery
Lucy Maud Montgomery… a young man may be excused for feeling a little dizzy when he is called upon suddenly and without any warning to readjust all his preconceived views on any subject.—P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. WodehousePostparental couples … must readjust their whole way of life and their relationship to each other after the children leave home.—M. Riley and J. Waring
M. Riley and J. WaringHe stared about the room, collecting his thoughts, readjusting himself for the day's work.—Frank Norris
Frank Norris… readjusting to life after losing his job as an advertising suit in the UK.—Amanda Ducker
Amanda Ducker"Once you have developed singing skills as a child, they tend to stay with you, particularly for girls," [Graham] Welch says. Unlike boys, girls don't have to readjust to a dramatically lower voice during adolescence.—Bruce Bower
Bruce BowerExamples of readjust in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Since returning home, Kingston has readjusted to his old life and so has LaFleur.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
She was allowed to return right away, with back pay, but decided to take a few days of unpaid leave to readjust.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
After days or weeks of quality time with family and friends, the prospect of facing a backlog of tasks and readjusting to structured routines can be daunting.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The features underneath remain the same, but the dressing readjusts perceptions.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for readjust
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
She was allowed to return right away, with back pay, but decided to take a few days of unpaid leave to readjust.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2025
After days or weeks of quality time with family and friends, the prospect of facing a backlog of tasks and readjusting to structured routines can be daunting.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The features underneath remain the same, but the dressing readjusts perceptions.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for readjust
Cite this Entry
“Readjust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readjust. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
readjust
intransitive verb
re·ad·just
ˌrē-ə-ˈjəst
: to become adjusted or undergo adjustment again
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share