"To direct the adaptation" means to guide or oversee the process of adjusting or modifying something to fit a new situation or environment. Full definition
The specific forms of religion need not be seen as direct adaptations for tribal cohesion. (religion-online.org)
The Secret World of Arrietty - Up to the high standards of Hayao Miyazaki, who co-wrote but did not direct this adaptation of Mary Norton's The Borrowers. (dvdizzy.com)
Broadway director Michael Mayer directed the adaptation from a script by Tony - winning playwright Stephen Karam. (indiewire.com)