adjust the volume

Meaning

This phrase means to change the loudness of a sound source, such as a television, radio, phone, or computer, to make it quieter or louder. It is a more precise way of saying 'turn it up' or 'turn it down'. The tone is neutral and highly practical.

Examples

• Could you please adjust the volume? It's a bit too loud.

  Could you please adjust the volume? It's a bit too loud.

• You can adjust the volume using the remote control.

  You can adjust the volume using the remote control.

• I need to adjust the volume because I can barely hear the dialogue.

  I need to adjust the volume because I can barely hear the dialogue.

• The system allows you to adjust the volume of individual speakers.

  The system allows you to adjust the volume of individual speakers.

• She reached over to adjust the volume on her car radio.

  She reached over to adjust the volume on her car radio.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Please control the volume, it is too loud.

  ✓ Please adjust the volume, it is too loud.

  While 'control' is understood, 'adjust' is the natural collocation used for changing sound levels to a desired state.

• ✗ I need to regulate the volume of the TV.

  ✓ I need to adjust the volume of the TV.

  'Regulate' sounds overly scientific or industrial. 'Adjust' is the standard conversational verb for setting the volume.

Related Expressions

Practice

• If the music is too quiet, you can ___ using this dial.

  💡 To change how loud or quiet the sound is.

  Show answer

  adjust the volume

• The teacher asked the student to ___ on his laptop during the exam.

  💡 To change the sound level.

  Show answer

  adjust the volume