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| take [ tayk ] |
verb (past took [ tk ], past participle tak·en [ táykən ], present participle tak·ing, 3rd person present singular takes) |
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1. transitive verb carry something: to carry or transport something or somebody from one place to another
  We'll need to take plenty of warm clothing.
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2. transitive verb remove something: to remove or steal something belonging to somebody else
I wish you wouldn't take things without asking.
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3. transitive verb win something: to capture or gain possession of a place, area, or object, or win something in a contest or competition
took the town after a long siege
took first prize in the competition
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4. transitive verb get a hold of somebody: to get a hold of something or somebody using a hand, or receive something into your hand
She took him by the arm and steered him out of the room.
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5. transitive verb select something or somebody: to choose an individual object or person from a number available
Here, take a chocolate.
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6. transitive verb get into or onto something: to place yourself in something, or start to occupy something
Please take a seat.
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7. transitive verb claim or assume something: to obtain something, especially credit, glory, or blame, or accept or maintain that this is deserved
He doesn't mind taking the credit for the party's recent successes.
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8. transitive verb regularly receive something: to buy, consume, or perform something as a regular habit
We take the Sunday paper.
I've stopped taking lunch breaks.
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9. transitive verb lead somebody somewhere: to enable somebody to go toward a particular place or in a particular direction, or go along something that leads to a particular place
Will this road take us to the beach?
Take the first road on the left.
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10. transitive verb agree to perform something: to agree to perform or assume the duties associated with something
I decided to take the job.
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11. transitive verb accept something: to accept something as valid, true, or satisfactory
The machine refused to take my card.
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12. transitive verb bear something: to endure, deal with, accept, or put up with something, especially when it is unpleasant or unavoidable
She cannot take criticism.
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13. transitive verb react to something: to behave, feel, or act in response to being told or finding out about something
I don't know how they will take the news.
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14. transitive verb have strength to hold something up: to be capable of supporting something physically, without collapsing or breaking
Will the shelf take the weight of all those books?
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15. transitive verb travel by means of something: to use a particular means of transport to make a journey
Let's take a taxi.
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16. transitive verb have room for something: to be capable of containing a particular amount or quantity of something
The tank takes 20 gallons.
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17. transitive verb write something: to record something in a written form
Do you mind if I take notes?
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18. transitive verb photog capture something on camera: to use a camera to make a photograph
Let's take a few photos to record the event.
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19. transitive verb education study something: to study something on a formal basis
I took physics in my senior year.
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20. transitive verb start to do something: to start to perform or occupy something
The new treasurer takes office next month.
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21. transitive verb do something: to carry something out
I'll take action on this immediately.
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22. transitive verb travel over or around something: to travel over or around something, especially in a vehicle or on a motorcycle or horse and in a particular way
He took the bend too fast.
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23. transitive verb derive from something or somebody: to copy or derive something from a particular text or author
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often passive
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That quote is taken from Shakespeare.
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24. transitive verb consider something: to use somebody or something as an example or as a subject for consideration or discussion
Let's take your last point first.
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25. transitive verb require particular length of time: to need a particular amount of time to be completed or performed
The trip usually takes about three hours.
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26. transitive verb need something in order to function: to need a particular thing in order to operate
This cassette recorder takes four batteries.
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27. transitive verb require something for success: to require something, especially a particular quality or characteristic, for something to be achieved
It took a lot of courage to admit that you were wrong.
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28. transitive verb experience emotion or have view: to experience a particular emotion, have a particular reaction, or adopt a particular opinion with regard to something
They looked so pathetic that I took pity on them.
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29. transitive verb interpret something in particular way: to interpret, recognize, or understand something, especially somebody's words or actions, in a particular way
I took her silence as a rejection.
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30. transitive verb assume something: to make an assumption, usually a mistaken one, about somebody's identity or about the nature of a thing or a situation
I took you for her sister.
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31. transitive verb consume something: to swallow or receive something into the body or system
He refuses to take his medicine.
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32. transitive verb expose body to elements: to go or sit out in the sun, or expose the body to other elements
She was lying on the beach, taking the sun.
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33. intransitive verb work or be successful: to work or have an effect in the intended way
The flu shot didn't take.
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34. intransitive verb botany start to grow: to start to grow by producing roots
The cutting has taken nicely.
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35. transitive verb measure something: to measure something in an accurate way using a special instrument or procedure
His temperature was normal when I took it this morning.
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36. intransitive verb become ill: to become noticeably or suddenly unwell or more unwell
The whole family took sick.
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37. transitive verb mathematics subtract number: to subtract a number or quantity from something
Take 19 from 36 and you get 17.
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38. transitive verb assume charge of something: to assume control of something as somebody who holds authority or has the attention of others
She took the chair at the meeting.
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39. transitive verb have sex with somebody: to penetrate somebody in an act of sexual intercourse, especially perfunctorily or without the person's consent
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40. transitive and intransitive verb fishing bite: to bite the hook or fly at the end of an angler's line or the bait containing the hook
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refers to fish
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The fish just weren't taking that morning.
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41. transitive verb cheat somebody: to cheat or swindle somebody, especially out of a particular amount of money
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informal
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noun (plural takes) |
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1. movies camera shot: a single uninterrupted recording of a piece of the action in a film by a camera. There may be several takes of a particular shot, but only one is eventually used.
This is the 15th take of this scene.
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2. commerce money obtained in business transactions: the amount of money received from customers or clients during a fixed period of time
What was the take last week?
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3. music single uninterrupted sound recording: a single uninterrupted session in which a work or section of a work is recorded by audio recording equipment
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4. fishing grabbing of bait: the action of a fish in picking up or grabbing a bait or lure
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5. impression: a personal impression or opinion of something
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informal
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What's your take on his presentation?
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| [Pre-12th century. < Old Norse taka] |
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| tak·a·ble adjective |
| tak·er noun |
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be taken with somebody or something to find somebody or something pleasing or attractive
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on the take taking or willing to take bribes (informal)
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take it
1. to be able to tolerate a situation, usually one involving hardship, punishment, or criticism
2. to assume that something is true
I take it that you want some breakfast.
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take it or leave it
1. used to indicate that somebody can either accept or refuse something, but cannot alter the conditions
2. to have no strong feelings about an idea or activity one way or the other
Jogging is okay, I can take it or leave it.
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