acclimate

/ˈækklɪmeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to become accustomed or adjusted to a new environment or situation

“The new employee struggled to acclimate to the fast-paced work environment.”

2. verb

to cause to become accustomed or adjusted to a new environment or situation

“The company tried to acclimate its employees to the new working hours.”

3. noun

the process of becoming accustomed or adjusted to a new environment or situation

“The acclimate period for the new employee was three months.”

Synonyms

  • adjust
  • get used to
  • habituate

Antonyms

  • disorient
  • disrupt