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acclimate
This term describes a process of gradual adjustment, often implying a physiological or psychological transition. It carries a connotation of patience and time, suggesting that the adaptation is not instantaneous but occurs through a period of exposure to a new environment. While it is frequently used in biological or meteorological contexts, such as adjusting to altitude or temperature, it extends to social and professional settings.
In professional contexts, the word suggests a strategic onboarding process where a person learns the unspoken rules and rhythms of a workplace. It differs from "adapt" in that it specifically emphasizes the initial phase of getting used to a new setting rather than a permanent change in nature or function.
Meanings
To make someone or oneself accustomed to a new climate or new environmental conditions.
To become accustomed to a new climate or new environmental conditions.
Examples
It takes a few days to acclimate to the thin air at high altitudes.
I need some time to acclimate to the new office culture.
Give me a moment to acclimate to the cold before we head out.
The athlete spent two weeks in the mountains to acclimate her body for the race.
I wonder how long it will take me to acclimate to living in a big city.
You should acclimate yourself to the local customs before the business trip.
The explorers had to acclimate to the extreme humidity of the jungle.
It is hard to acclimate to a new school in the middle of the semester.