English translation of '采取'

动

1. adopt
   ⇒ 政府采取紧急措施防止病毒传播。 (Zhèngfǔ cǎiqǔ jǐnjí cuòshī fángzhǐ bìngdú chuánbō.) The government is adopting urgent measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
   ⇒ 我们采取主动,首先和新客户联络。 (Wǒmen cǎiqǔ zhǔdòng, shǒuxiān hé xīn kèhù liánluò.) We took the initiative and contacted the new client first.