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- [teɪk]
(past tense took [tʊk] ; past participle taken [ˈteɪkən] ) verb [T]
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1) to move or carry someone or something from one place to anotherRemember to take a pen with you.[/ex]What time do you take Amy to school?[/ex]The cat had to be taken to the vet.[/ex]Our guide took us around the cathedral.[/ex]On long journeys I always take my dog along.[/ex]We took my mother for a drive in the country.[/ex]Take Debbie this cup of coffee, will you?[/ex]Let's take the presents to them tonight.[/ex]See:bring2) to perform an actionTake a deep breath.[/ex]Let's take a walk down to the river.[/ex]The government must take action to stop this trade.[/ex]You need to take more exercise.[/ex]3) to need somethingYour odd behaviour is going to take a bit of explaining.[/ex]It's going to take some doing (= be difficult to do) to persuade them![/ex]It takes talent and dedication to become a top dancer.[/ex]The journey will take us about three days.[/ex]4) to accept somethingI've decided not to take the job.[/ex]Sorry, we don't take credit cards.[/ex]She won't take my advice.[/ex]In this job you have to be able to take criticism.[/ex]That's my final price, take it or leave it (= the offer will not change).[/ex]You don't have to take my word for it (= believe what I am saying) – you can ask Tom.[/ex]5) to cause someone or something to be in a new situationHer amazing energy has taken her to the top of her profession.[/ex]The police took the thief into custody.[/ex]They'll take us to court if we don't pay up soon.[/ex]6) to win a prize in a competition or a vote in an electionWho took the silver medal?[/ex]The Labour Party took 45 per cent of the vote.[/ex]7) to reach out and get something with your handTake as many cakes as you like.[/ex]Let me take your coats.[/ex]8) to study a particular subjectI took a course in computer programming.[/ex]9) to remove something, or to steal somethingWho's taken my pencil?[/ex]The thieves didn't take much.[/ex]Take the knife away from her![/ex]10) to get a picture or a measurement using a machineMay I take a photo of the two of you?[/ex]A nurse took his temperature every hour.[/ex]11) to remove one number or quantity from another number or quantityIf you take five from ten, you're left with five.[/ex]12) to get control of something from an opponentThe town was finally taken after a six-week siege.[/ex]13) to use a particular type of transport or a particular roadTake the A14 as far as Cambridge.[/ex]I usually take the bus to work.[/ex]14) to put drugs or medicine into your bodyPeople worry that their children will start taking drugs.[/ex]You eat food and drink drinks, but you take liquid or solid medicine: She took a pill for her headache. ♦ You have to keep taking your antibiotics.15) to have milk or sugar in your tea or coffeeDo you take milk in your coffee?[/ex]16) to wear a particular size of clothes or shoesWhat size shoes do you take?[/ex]17) to think about someone or something in a particular wayHe tries hard, but I just can't take him seriously.[/ex]She took his remarks as a compliment.[/ex]She looks so young that I took her for your sister.[/ex]18) to do, or to have somethingPlease take a seat (= sit down).[/ex]They're shooting at us! Quick, take cover![/ex]I did all the work, but Gill took all the credit.[/ex]The rebels are taking control of the city.[/ex]We must encourage fathers to take full responsibility for their children.[/ex]19) to have a feeling or opinionI'm afraid she took offence at my remarks.[/ex]He's never taken much interest in his kids.[/ex]Lisa took pity on us and invited us to dinner.[/ex]I take the view that children should be told the truth.[/ex]•take place — to happen[/ex]The Olympics take place every four years.[/ex]- take after sb- take sth apart- take sth back- take sth down- take sb in- take sth in- take off- take sth off- take on sth- take sb on- take sth on- take sb out- take sth out- take sth out on sb- take (sth) over- take sth over- take sb through sth- take to sth- take to sb/sth- take up sth- take sth up- take sb up on sth- take sth up with sbIInoun [C]take [teɪk]1) a section of a film or television programme that is recorded without stopping2) informalthe amount of money that a business earns in a particular period of time•sb's take on sth — someone's opinion about something[/ex]What's your take on the political crisis?[/ex]
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
