adopt
word
/əˈdɑpt/
uh-DAHPT
/ɐdˈɒpt/
uh-DOPT
Definition
To take someone else’s child into your family as your own, or to start using a new idea, method, or way of doing something.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for both adopting children ('adopt a child') and taking on new ways or ideas ('adopt a new policy'). Formal/informal for both. Don't confuse with 'adapt' (to adjust). Can be used in legal, business, or daily contexts.
Spanish: adoptarPortuguese (BR): adotarPortuguese (PT): adotarChinese (Simplified): 收养 - 采用Chinese (Traditional): 收養 - 採用Hindi: गोद लेना - अपनानाArabic: يتبنى - يعتمدBengali: দত্তক নেওয়া - গ্রহণ করাRussian: усыновить - удочерить - принять (метод, идею)Japanese: 養子にする - 採用するVietnamese: nhận nuôi - áp dụngKorean: 입양하다 - 채택하다Turkish: evlat edinmek - benimsemekUrdu: گود لینا - اپناناIndonesian: mengadopsi - mengadopsi (ide/aturan)
Example Sentences
They decided to adopt a baby from abroad.
basic
We want to adopt a new way of working.
basic
The school will adopt this policy next year.
basic
After much thought, she chose to adopt rather than have a biological child.
natural
Many companies quickly adopt the latest technology to stay competitive.
natural
It can take time for people to adopt new habits.
natural