The term 'acclimatise' is used to describe the process of adjusting to a new environment or situation. This can involve adapting, attuning, habituating, hardening, toughening, conforming, accustoming, and acclimating. All of these words are related to the idea of becoming accustomed to something new, and they all have similar meanings. For example, 'ADJUST' means to make small changes in order to fit into a new situation, while 'ATTUNE' means to become more in tune with a new environment. 'ADAPT' means to change in order to survive in a new environment, and 'HABITUATE' means to become accustomed to something through repetition. 'ACCLIMATIZE' means to become accustomed to a new climate, while 'HARDEN' and 'TOUGHEN' mean to become more resistant to change. Finally, 'CONFORM' and 'ACCUSTOM' both mean to ADJUST to a new set of rules or customs.