adoption
gb/ədˈɑpʃən/ us/ədˈɑpʃən/
B1
Inglês
~ 4100
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
B1
action
1
Legal process of becoming a parent
The legal act of becoming the parent of a child who is not yours by birth.
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s adoption by [someone]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'adoption' with 'adaptation', but 'adaptation' means change or adjustment, not taking in a child.
Sinônimos
fostering (Temporary care of a child, not a permanent legal relationship like adoption.)
Antônimos
biological parenthood (Being a parent to a child by birth rather than through legal adoption.)
Colocações
child adoption
|international adoption
|adoption process
|adoption agency
|adoption papers
Temas
family
|law
|society
|relationships
Exemplos
- After years of waiting, they finally completed the adoption of their daughter.
- The adoption process can take several months or even years.
- She was grateful for the love and care she received after her adoption.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The couple started the adoption last year.
- Adoption can be a long process.
- They are happy about the adoption of a baby boy.
Substantivo
B2
action
2
Starting to use something new
The act of starting to use a new idea, plan, or product.
Padrão de uso:
the adoption of [something]
Erro comum:
Some learners may confuse this meaning with legal child adoption; context usually clarifies which meaning is intended.
Sinônimos
implementation (Focuses on putting an idea into action rather than the acceptance itself.)
Antônimos
rejection (Refusal to accept or start using something.)
Colocações
adoption rate
|technology adoption
|policy adoption
|adoption by users
Temas
business
|technology
|politics
|core_vocabulary
|work
Exemplos
- The rapid adoption of smartphones has changed communication.
- The committee voted for the adoption of the new rules.
- Adoption of renewable energy is increasing worldwide.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The company saw fast adoption of its app.
- Adoption of solar power is growing.
- The city supports the adoption of clean buses.
Substantivo
B2
action
3
Formal acceptance of something
The official approval of a plan, law, or idea.
Padrão de uso:
adoption of [a law/proposal]
Sinônimos
ratification (Formal confirmation or approval, especially in legal or political contexts.)
Antônimos
veto (An official refusal to accept or approve something.)
Colocações
adoption of legislation
|adoption by parliament
|final adoption
Temas
politics
|law
Exemplos
- The treaty's adoption was celebrated by environmental groups.
- Adoption of the budget is expected next week.
- The adoption of the constitution marked a new era.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The council announced the adoption of new rules.
- Adoption of the treaty happened in 2010.
- They discussed the adoption of the plan.
Gramática
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adoption
AFI
GB/ədˈɑpʃən/
US/ədˈɑpʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
ad - op - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (op)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: adoption
- Plural: adoptions
Família de palavras
Forms
adoptions
noun
Core family
adopt
verb B1
adoptive
adjective
Related words
adopter
noun
adoptee
noun
adoptable
adjective
Expressões
available for adoption
1/əvˈeɪləbəl fɚ ədˈɑpʃən/
fixed phrase
Ready to be adopted
Ready and able to be taken into someone's care legally as a child or pet.
Exemplos
- Several dogs are available for adoption at the shelter.
- These children are available for adoption through the agency.
put up for adoption
1/pˈʊt ˈʌp fɚ ədˈɑpʃən/
fixed phrase
Make a child available for adoption
To officially arrange for someone else to become the parent of your child.
Exemplos
- She decided to put her baby up for adoption.
- The kitten was rescued and put up for adoption.