usvajati

1. (of a law, decision, proposal) to adopt; to pass; to approve; to grant
   Skupština ove nedelje usvaja novi budžet. — Parliament is adopting the new budget this week.
   Sud retko usvaja ovakve žalbe. — The court rarely grants such appeals.
2. (of knowledge, skills) to acquire; to pick up; to take on
   Deca brzo usvajaju novi jezik. — Children pick up a new language quickly.
   Mladi često usvajaju navike svojih roditelja. — Young people often take on their parents' habits.
3. (of a child, animal) to adopt
   Sve više parova usvaja decu iz inostranstva. — More and more couples are adopting children from abroad.