Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

climatise

verb
/ˈklaɪmətaɪz/
Definition
To adjust or adapt to a climate, especially a new or different one.
Examples
  • After moving to the tropics, it took her a few weeks to climatise to the heat and humidity.
  • Animals that migrate often climatise their bodies to the different temperatures they face.
  • Before the expedition, the team spent several days in the region to climatise to the altitude and weather conditions.
Meaning
Climatise refers to the process of becoming accustomed to the conditions of a specific climate or environment. It is often used in the context of living or working in a place with a climate that is different from one’s original location.
Synonyms
  • acclimatize
  • adjust
  • adapt