acclimatise

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Verb acclimatise has 1 sense

acclimatize, acclimatise, acclimate - get used to a certain climate; "They never acclimatized in Egypt"
--₁ is one way to adjust, conform, adapt

Derived forms: noun acclimatisation₁, noun climate₁
Sample sentences:
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Acclimatise

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To adjust or adapt to a new climate or environment.

Sense 1: Popular usage

To become accustomed or get used to a different climate or environment.

Example sentences:

After moving to a tropical country, it took John a few weeks to acclimatise to the hot and humid weather.
The athletes are given a couple of days to acclimatise to the altitude before starting their training.

Sense 2: Local usage

To adapt to the specific conditions or characteristics of a particular locality, such as its customs, language, or culture.

Example sentences:

During his travels, Mark took some time to acclimatise to the local customs and etiquette.
It is important for international students to acclimatise to the local language in order to have a better experience abroad.

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