adoption
noun
of child
VERB + ADOPTION offer sb for, place sb for, put sb up for She has decided to put the child up for adoption.| be available for When will the child be available for adoption?
ADOPTION + VERB go through They were so happy when the adoption went through successfully.
ADOPTION + NOUN agency
taking/using sth
ADJ. general, widespread | formal The party announced the formal adoption of George Smith as their
VERB + ADOPTION recommend, urge The committee recommended the adoption of new safety procedure
