adopt
//əˈdɑpt//
Verb
adoptInfinitive
adoptPresent tense
adoptedPast tense
adoptedPast participle
adoptingPresent participle
adoptsThird-person singular
1
To legally take another person's child into one's own family and raise them as one's own child
They decided to adopt a child from overseas.
2
To take on or start to use or follow something, such as a method, policy, or practice
The company decided to adopt a new marketing strategy.
3
To choose and take an animal from a shelter or rescue organization to care for as a pet
We decided to adopt a dog from the local animal shelter.
4
To formally approve or accept something, such as a proposal, resolution, or report
The committee adopted the new policy unanimously.
5
To take on or assume a particular attitude, manner, or position
She adopted a more positive attitude toward her work.