The phrase "adopt things" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the act of accepting or taking on new ideas, practices, or items.
Example: "In order to improve our workflow, we need to adopt things that enhance productivity."
Alternatives: "embrace concepts" or "take on practices".
Maybe adopt things from Tunisia as well as Japan.
"It is more comfortable to adopt things that are aggressive".
"They should encourage schools and other youth serving organizations to adopt things like socio-emotional learning, or bullying prevention programs that help keep kids safe".
And there's a really simple reason for this: people adopt things they feel emotionally connected to, and they connect emotionally when they discover something for themselves.
So, I don't think the average manager is evil and adopts things that are bad for their firms and perhaps good for their own paycheck or so.
But Chrysler seemed to be bothered by N.I.H. ("not invented here") and was late adopting things that other companies came up with, like third-row seats that fold flat into the floor.
Although I don't think we'll ever reach the level of the Americans, we are adopting things like brunch, for example".
It has meant adopting things like yoga, meditation, and daily exercise into my life, as a way to release any toxic or negative energy that might push peace out in favor of violence.
"What motivated us to adopt and things like that are included in the first part," Badeau said.
Even this article is but one source of guidance on common sense – analyze it, critique its applicability to your own circumstances, and cherry pick, discard, or adopt those things that suit you or don't fit with you.
True, art-worldlings did at least adopt one thing from the Occupy Wall Street movement: a new identifying label for the source of particularly noxious vibes emanating from art fairs, V.I.P. galas and museum boardrooms: namely the 1 percent.
