Client acquisition

[tedtmc]

I thought we use the word 'acquire' with objects, property, business, ability, etc. but not on people.

But recently, I came across the word being used on people -

the process of getting clients - client acquisiton

Is it correct?

Thanks.

[Gillnetter]

I thought we use the word 'acquire' with objects, property, business etc. but not on for people.

But recently, I came across the word being used on for people -

the process of getting clients - client acquisiton acquisition

Is it correct?

Thanks.

Yes, I can acquire friends and I can acquire clients.