Merriam Webster, No Date
[“Adopt,” Merriam Webster Dictionary, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adopt, Accessed 6/22/23]
2 - to begin to practice or use (something, such as an approach or manner)
people who adopt a healthy lifestyle
He adopted a moderate tone.
Over the past year, I've adopted the habit of buying clothes and home goods only from ethical brands.
—Sunny Montgomery
Adopted from France, the widespread Victorian custom of leaving visiting cards led to the production of many types of card cases.
—William C. Ketchum, Jr.
The big three airlines have adopted different strategies in response to the pandemic.
—Ted Reed
Barnard explained that it was only in 1974 that the group adopted the name ABBA.
—Faith Qinga
3
: to accept and establish (something, such as a law or policy) in a formal or official way
adopt a constitutional amendment
adopted new safety measures
By then almost every state had adopted an animal anti-cruelty law.
—Mindy Norton