adopt
gb/ədˈɑpt/ us/ədˈɑpt/
B1
English
~ 1200
örökbe fogad, bevezet, elfogad, átvesz, felvesz
VERB
B1
1
örökbe fogad
B1
Usage pattern:
to adopt [a child]
They decided to adopt a baby from abroad.
Úgy döntöttek, hogy külföldről fogadnak örökbe egy kisbabát.
After years of trying to have children, they chose to adopt.
Miután évekig próbálkoztak a gyermekvállalással, úgy döntöttek, örökbe fogadnak.
The couple adopted two siblings to keep them together.
She was adopted at the age of three.
Many celebrities have adopted children from different countries.
Learner examples
They want to adopt a child.
Szeretnének örökbe fogadni egy gyereket.
My aunt adopted a baby boy.
A nagynéném örökbe fogadott egy kisfiút.
The family adopted two children.
He was adopted when he was young.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'adopt' with 'adapt'. 'Adopt' is about taking in and accepting, while 'adapt' is about changing something to fit.
Meaning
Legally take another's child
Collocations
adopt a child
|legally adopt
|adopted son
|adopted daughter
Synonyms
foster (Implies temporary care without legal parental rights, unlike 'adopt' which is permanent.)
Antonyms
abandon (Means to give up or leave a child permanently, opposite of taking one in permanently.)
Themes
family
|law
|society
|relationships
|daily_life
Definition
To take a child into your family by law and care for them as your own.
To legally take another person's child into your family and raise them as your own.
VERB
B2
2
Usage pattern:
to adopt [a policy/method/approach]
The school will adopt a new teaching method next year.
Az iskola jövőre új tanítási módszert vezet be.
The company adopted a flexible working policy.
A vállalat rugalmas munkavégzési szabályzatot vezetett be.
Several countries have adopted this approach to healthcare.
The city council voted to adopt the proposed regulations.
Learner examples
The school will adopt a new rule.
Az iskola új szabályt fog bevezetni.
Our team adopted a new plan.
A csapatunk elfogadott egy új tervet.
The city will adopt this idea.
They adopted a new way of working.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'adopt' with 'adapt' here; 'adopt' means to start using, 'adapt' means to change something to fit.
Meaning
Begin using an idea or plan
Collocations
adopt a policy
|adopt a strategy
|adopt a new approach
Synonyms
implement (Focuses on putting something into effect, often after planning; 'adopt' focuses on the decision to use it.)
Antonyms
abandon (Means to stop using an idea or plan, opposite of adopting it.)
Themes
business
|education
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To start to use an idea, way of working, or plan.
To accept and begin to use an idea, method, policy, or way of doing something.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to adopt [a tone/attitude/style]
He adopted a serious tone when discussing the problem.
Komoly hangnemet vett fel, amikor a problémáról beszélt.
She adopted a friendly manner with the guests.
Barátságos modort vett fel a vendégekkel.
The politician adopted a more casual style during the campaign.
Learner examples
He adopted a happy tone.
Vidám hangnemet vett fel.
She adopted a new style.
Új stílust vett fel.
They adopted a friendly way of talking.
Meaning
Take on style or behavior
Collocations
adopt a tone
|adopt an attitude
|adopt a style
Synonyms
assume (Often interchangeable when referring to taking on a manner or role; 'assume' can be more formal.)
Antonyms
abandon (To give up a style or behavior one had taken on.)
Themes
communication
|social behavior
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To start to use a certain way of speaking, acting, or looking.
To begin to have or use a particular way of speaking, behaving, or appearing.
Grammar
Dictionary form
adopt
IPA
GB/ədˈɑpt/
US/ədˈɑpt/
Syllables & stress
ad - opt (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (opt)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: adopt
- 3rd Person Singular: adopts
- Present Participle: adopting
- Past: adopted
Word family
Expressions
adopt a child
1/ədˈɑpt ə t͡ʃˈaɪld/
fixed phrase
Legally take another's child in
To legally take someone else's child into your family and care for them as your own.
Examples
- They decided to adopt a child from overseas.
- Many couples adopt children when they cannot have their own.
adopt a policy
1/ədˈɑpt ə pˈɑlɪsi/
fixed phrase
Officially decide and use policy
To officially choose and start using a rule or plan for action.
Examples
- The company adopted a strict no-smoking policy.
- The government has adopted policies to reduce pollution.
adopt an attitude
1/ədˈɑpt ən ˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase
Take on a specific attitude
To begin to feel or act in a certain way about something.
Examples
- She adopted an optimistic attitude toward the changes.
- He has adopted a very defensive attitude lately.