(START) [verb] [T] - to accept or start to use or put into actionThe party has adopted a more pragmatic approach towards arms reduction.I think it's time to adopt a different strategy in my dealings with him.The new tax would force companies to adopt energy-saving measures.He's adopted a remarkably light-hearted attitude towards the situation.The Labour party have tended to adopt more moderate policies in the last few years.She adopted a stern tone while she spoke to him.She was required to adopt a Polish accent for the film.He adopted (= stood or sat in) a tragic pose by the window.
ADOPT
Meaning of ADOPT in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012