Definition

acclimatising

verb
  1. becoming adjusted or adapted to a new climate, environment, or set of conditions
  2. Usage: British spelling; American English typically uses 'acclimating'; present participle or gerund form of 'acclimatise'

Examples

  • The athletes are acclimatising to the high altitude before the competition.
  • She spent her first month acclimatising to the tropical climate.
  • The plants are slowly acclimatising to the indoor environment.
  • After acclimatising to the new school, he made several friends.
  • The team is acclimatising to the coach's new training methods.
  • Acclimatising to a new culture takes time and patience.

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