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tailor

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈteɪɫɝ// UK //tˈeɪlɐ// tai·lor

v. to change or fix something so that it is exactly right for a specific person or purpose.

v. to adapt or modify something to suit a specific individual, group, or requirement.


SIMPLE

We can tailor the training program to your needs.

CONTEXTUAL

The software allows users to tailor the interface so that the most important tools are always visible.

COMPLEX

Successful marketing campaigns often tailor their messaging to reflect the cultural nuances and specific economic conditions of each target demographic.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and frequently takes the preposition 'to' to indicate the recipient or purpose.

Pitfall

tailor for your needstailor to your needsWhile 'for' is sometimes used, 'tailor to' is the standard idiomatic collocation for adapting something to a requirement.

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