adopting

[əˈdɒptɪŋ]

adopting Definition

  • 1to legally take another person's child into your own family and take care of him or her as your own child
  • 2to start to use a particular method or system

Using adopting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adopting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    They are adopting a baby from China.

  • Example

    The company is adopting new policies to reduce waste.

  • Example

    We should consider adopting a more sustainable lifestyle.

adopting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adopting

Antonyms for adopting

Phrases with adopting

  • to give a child to someone else to legally take into their own family and take care of as their own child

    Example

    She had to give up her baby for adoption and ended up adopting out to a couple in another state.

  • adopting a pet

    to take an animal into your home and treat it as a member of your family

    Example

    We are thinking of adopting a dog from the animal shelter.

  • to start using a different method or system to achieve a goal

    Example

    The company is adopting a new approach to marketing its products.

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Summary: adopting in Brief

'Adopting' [əˈdɒptɪŋ] can refer to legally taking someone else's child into your own family, or starting to use a particular method or system. Examples include 'They are adopting a baby from China,' and 'The company is adopting new policies to reduce waste.' Phrases like 'adopting out' and 'adopting a pet' extend the concept of adoption to animals and giving children up for adoption. 'Adopting a new approach' refers to changing methods or systems to achieve a goal.