Definition of adopt
(verb)
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans; "She followed the
feminist movement"; "The
candidate espouses Republican ideals"
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When
will the new President assume office?"
take into one's family; "They
adopted two children from Nicaragua"
take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of
someone and use it as one's own; "She embraced Catholicism"; "They
adopted the Jewish faith"