verb
- to become accustomed to a new climate or environment
- to help someone or something become accustomed to a new climate or environment
Examples
- It took several weeks for the hikers to acclimatize to the high altitude.
- The tropical plants need time to acclimatize to the greenhouse conditions.
- New employees must acclimatize to the company’s fast-paced work environment.
- The coach gradually acclimatized the team to the hot weather before the tournament.
- Fish should be slowly acclimatized to new water temperatures.
- It’s important to acclimatize yourself to the local customs when traveling abroad.