The phrase "adapt something" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to the process of modifying or adjusting something to fit a new purpose or situation.
Example: "In order to meet the new requirements, we need to adapt our current strategy."
Alternatives: "modify something" or "adjust something".
"We thought if we're going to adapt something, we should look at European films".
How about letting director Brad Furman adapt something by Carl Hiaasen or Elmore Leonard?
WHAT IF THE MOVIE RUINS IT?!?! When you adapt something from the screen, the fans always insist as much of the plot and original writing is retained as possible – it makes the movie seem authentic.
"When you attempt to adapt something that is one of the classics of our genre, you need to be careful how you approach it – but we are very confident in the script, which will expand the Twelve Monkeys world and characters".
First, temperature increases are expected to be gradual, and thus agents (both private and public) are expected to adapt, something that is not being taken into account in these estimations.
Also look for ways to adapt something successful in one market, profession or use to another.
I'm usually making something up, not adapting something, so I'm going to end up working within my limitations".
To put it bluntly, Barry Jenkins adapted something that I feel to my core is the most raw understanding of black romance on screen, and it's one that'll earn him all the praise from both a commercial and critical standpoint.
Designers will find a way to work something in their program that others may be able to adapt to something bigger, and thus the snowball begins to grow.
If you don't adapt, then something else will happen to you.
The sexual insecurity and introspective bent of the protagonist in the Arthur Schnitzler novel Kubrick chose to adapt is something Mr. Cruise simply can't project.
