adopt
verb
Definitions of adopt verb
family
- B2TransitiveIntransitive
To legally take another person's child into one's own family and care for them as one's own child.
They decided to adopt a little girl.
She chose to have her child adopted by another family.
They do not have any biological children, but they are interested in adopting.
change
- B2Transitive
To accept or begin to use something new.
I believe it is necessary to adopt a new strategy when dealing with him.
The new tax law will force companies to adopt energy conservation measures.
In response to the situation, he has adopted a surprisingly carefree attitude.
select
- Transitive
To choose someone or something or take something as your own.
Dr. Kennedy was chosen as the party's candidate for the South Cambridge district.
Following discussions by the committee, they have decided to adopt this proposal.
Among various options, they ultimately adopted this design.
behavior
- Transitive
To start behaving in a particular way, especially by choice.
Since she has been away, Roz has adopted some rather amusing habits.
Since starting to work from home, he has adopted some new routines.
After this trip, she has started to adopt the habit of journaling.