Definition of take - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
acceptancereceive or accept something given
- He decided to take the job offer.
2.
actionsget into one's hands or possession
- She will take the keys from the table.
3.
consumptionconsume food or drink
- He will take his lunch at noon.
4.
removalremove something from a place
- Please take the trash out.
5.
transportationtransport or carry someone or something
- I will take you to the airport.
6.
durationrequire or use up time
- This task will take about an hour..
7.
selectionchoose or select from options
- You can take any book you like.
8.
experienceundergo or experience something
- She had to take the test again.
9.
assumptionassume a role or responsibility
- She will take the lead on this project.
10.
interpretationRare interpret or understand in a certain wayRare
- I take your silence as agreement.
11.
deceptionRare deceive or trick someoneRare
- She was taken by the fake news..
Noun
1.
actionact of taking or receiving something
- The take of the day was impressive.
2.
perspectiveinterpretation or opinion on something
- Her take on the issue was insightful.
3.
catchTECH. quantity of fish or game caughtTECH.
- The take from the fishing trip was plentiful.
4.
earningsamount of money earned or received
- The movie's take was over a million dollars.
5.
filmingTECH. scene recorded without interruptionTECH.
- The director was happy with the first take.
6.
medicalTECH. instance of successful vaccinationTECH.
- The vaccine showed a positive take.
Images of take
quantity of fish or game caught
Expressions with take
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remove something from a wall or surface
She took down the painting from the wall.
remove something from a surface or body
He decided to take off his jacket.
remove something from a place
She decided to take out the trash tonight..
require a long period to happen or be done
Good things take time to develop..
pause an activity for a short rest or mental refreshment
Let's take a break and get some fresh air.
to look after someone or something
She takes care of her elderly parents..
remove a hat from one's head
He took his hat off as he entered the room.
sit or stand in a spot occupied by someone
He asked her to take his place in line.
use as much time as needed
Take your time to answer the question.
express being unable to tolerate a situation, stress or intense feelings
After hours of delays, I can't take it anymore!
agree to a situation or condition
I take it as a compliment.
action will be completed very quickly
Hold on, it won't take a second to grab my keys.
prepared for departure or launch
The plane is ready to take off in ten minutes.
immerse oneself in a tub of water for washing
She likes to take a bath before bed to relax..
bow to acknowledge applause after a performance
The actor stepped forward to take a bow.
risk doing something uncertain for a possible reward
She decided to take a chance and start her own business.
turn at a corner while driving or walking
She had to take a corner quickly to avoid traffic.
inhale deeply to fill the lungs with air
Before diving, take a deep breath.
go on a long walk in nature
We decided to take a hike in the mountains.
swallow a medicinal tablet
She needs to take a pill every morning for her allergies.
use a quicker way to reach a place
We decided to take a short cut through the park.
attempt to do something
She decided to take a shot at painting.
change direction or course
We need to take a turn at the next intersection.
go for a walk for leisure or exercise
Every evening, they take a walk in the park.
Origin of take
Old English, tacan (to take)
Terms with take included in their meaning
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direction
take a particular course or direction
force
take hold of and exert force to remove
seating oneself
take a seated position on a chair or other surface
action
take out of a container
turn line
indicate the next person to take a turn or participate
learning space
environment in which teaching and learning take place
activity
make someone take part in an activity
participate
take part in an activity
get something
take possession of something given or sent
rest
take a break from work or stress
theft
take something without permission or unlawfully
academic courses
take courses on a subject
pets
take a dog for exercise by walking
event
scheduled to take place as planned
inaction
not take any action or make any effort
remove items
take everything out from someone's pockets
pleasure
take pleasure in something
recreation
take a break from indoor activities
assurance
take action to guarantee a result or condition
welcome chair
polite words used to invite someone to take a seat
removing
take something out using a scooping motion
activity
take a seat at a table for a purpose
game activity
take part in a game of chess with someone
events
happen or take place
Examples of take in a sentence
They agreed to take the gift graciously. He will take the book from the shelf. Please take the package from the delivery man. She decided to take a sip of water. They will take their dinner at the restaurant. She will take the books from the shelf.
He decided to take the old furniture away. Can you take this package to the post office? She will take her brother to school tomorrow. It will take two weeks to complete the project. The journey will take three hours by car. He will take the first available flight. Please take a card from the deck. He had to take the challenge head-on. They decided to take the opportunity presented to them. He will take the responsibility for the team's success. They decided to take the initiative in the negotiations. She takes his words as a compliment. They take the gesture as a sign of goodwill. He was taken by the scam artist. They were taken by the magician's tricks. The movie's take at the box office was record-breaking. His take on the situation was surprisingly insightful. His take on the movie was unique. Everyone has a different take on the news. The take from the hunt was surprisingly low. They were proud of the take after a long day. The band's take from the concert was impressive. After expenses, the take from the fundraiser was modest. The second take captured the perfect moment. They needed another take to fix the lighting. Doctors monitored the take of the new vaccine. The take was confirmed after the second dose.
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- French:accepter, prise, ...
- German:annehmen, Ausbeute, ...
- Italian:accettare, presa, ...
- Spanish:aceptar, toma, ...
- Portuguese:aceitar, captura, ...
- Chinese:接受, 获取, ...
- Japanese:受け入れる, 収穫, ...
- Arabic:قَبِلَ, حَصِيلَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְקַבֵּל, לְקִיחָה, ...
- Russian:принимать, добыча, ...
- Ukrainian:приймати, взяття, ...
- Hindi:स्वीकार करना, प्राप्ति, ...
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