1. (

• borrowing ,
• adoption ,

) the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source; "the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent" ;

2. (

• borrowing

) obtaining funds from a lender ;

1. (

• borrow

) get temporarily; "May I borrow your lawn mower?" ;

2. (

• adopt ,
• borrow ,
• take_over ,
• take_up

) take up and practice as one's own ;