(of a place or position) To occupy
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To legally care for another's child
“There are dozens of couples who are desperate to adopt a child.”
To choose to take up, follow, or use
“Most consulting engineers chose to adopt this method as it satisfied the needs of the brief.”
To choose or select from a set of options
“The local party was due yesterday to make a decision on whether to adopt Smith as a candidate.”
To endorse or approve of a decision or choice
“Australia is the first OECD donor country to adopt this new methodology.”
To select for a given role or responsibility
To adopt a feigned quality, manner or identity
To enact or establish legally or legislatively
To wield or make use of
To admit or welcome into a place or a group
To follow or obey the rules or laws of
To fulfill or satisfy the terms or conditions of
To take on a position, role or duty
To inaugurate into an office or an organization, especially ceremonially
To accept or receive, typically something awarded
To find or give a new home to
To assimilate in order to take over or appropriate
To adopt or adapt to a new environment
To be made up or consist of
To begin or start an activity or habit
(of a place or position) To occupy
To participate or engage in a given activity
To reach a decision or recommendation
To convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another
To advocate or show support or approval of
To have the use or benefit of something
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