Definition
acclimatises
verb
- to adjust or become adjusted to a new climate or environment
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'acclimatizes'; transitive or intransitive
Examples
- The plant acclimatises to the cooler temperatures over several weeks.
- She acclimatises herself to the high altitude by spending time outdoors.
- Animals that migrate must acclimatise to different seasonal conditions.
- It takes time for new employees to acclimatise to the company culture.
- The species gradually acclimatises to the changing climate.
- He acclimatises to the tropical heat after a few days in the region.