adopt · verb /əˈdɑpt/
adopt (TAKE CHILD)
B2 I or T to legally become the parents of someone else's child
Dictionary examples:
They've adopted a baby girl.
She had the child adopted.
Learner example:
She isn't my biological mother, she adopted me when I was a baby. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
adopt (START)
B2 T to accept or start to use something new
Dictionary examples:
We've adopted a new approach to the problem.
The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.
He's adopted a remarkably light-hearted attitude towards the situation.
Learner example:
I believe that we must continue to adopt his ideas. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
