ajustar

Senses

1. 1.

   to adjust

   to modify or change something to make it fit better or work properly

2. 2.

   to settle, to agree on

   to reach an agreement or establish terms, especially regarding prices or conditions

3. 3.

   to fit, to tighten

   to make something fit snugly or conform to the right size

Examples

• "Preciso ajustar o volume da TV porque está muito alto."

  I need to adjust the TV volume because it's too loud.

• "Vamos ajustar os detalhes do contrato amanhã."

  We'll settle the contract details tomorrow.

• "Ele ajustou o cinto porque estava muito folgado."

  He tightened his belt because it was too loose.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Common collocations include "ajustar contas" (settle accounts/scores), "ajustar preços" (adjust prices), and "ajustar o foco" (adjust the focus). In business contexts, often means to negotiate or fine-tune terms.