# adopting

Pronunciation: say "uh-DOPT-ing" US /əˈdɑptɪŋ/, UK /əˈdɒptɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of adopt. — present participle and gerund of adopt
   - Simple: Present participle of adopt. Use this -ing form for an action happening now or as the name of the action itself.
   - _The couple is adopting their second child this spring._
   - _Adopting stricter safety rules helped the factory avoid accidents._

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