took in; taken in; taking in; takes in
1
a
: to receive as a guest or lodger
b
: to give shelter to
c
: to take to a police station as a prisoner
2
: to draw into a smaller compass
take in the slack of a line
:
a
: to make (a garment) smaller by enlarging seams or tucks
b
: furl
3
: to receive as payment or proceeds
4
: to receive (work) into one's house to be done for pay
take in washing
5
: to encompass within its limits
6
a
: to include in an itinerary
b
: attend
take in a movie
7
: to receive into the mind : perceive
took in the view
Synonyms
Verb
Examples of take-in in a Sentence
Verb
a fellow passenger on the cruise completely took me in when he claimed to be the owner of a major software company
this report takes in all the latest information on the subject
Recent Examples on the Web
Rob Kuznia, CNN, 21 Mar. 2023
Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
The money supply proved a very poor indicator of inflationary pressures, and the measures taken in the attempt to bring it under control led to a much sharper recession than was needed to bring inflation down.
—Tim Lankester, Fortune, 16 May 2024
The three elementary schools closest to Owyhee are Hillcrest, Whitney and Hawthorne, which all may have to take in additional students if the boundaries change.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2024
Other images in Tisdale's post included adorable shots of Jupiter posing on the beach in a gingham swimsuit and matching hat, as well as the soon-to-be family of four enjoying meals, hanging out at the resort and taking in the breathtaking view from their room.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Cowboys took in $75 million internationally against $100 million domestically.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
Travelers can post up on the sand and enjoy midday naps under the shade of a palm tree, or take in the melodic soundtrack of jungle creatures.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
Still, having the option to choose the best player in the draft — or trade the pick for more assets — is something many executives would take in a nanosecond.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2024
What used to be a six-week project with live birds in the store for families to take in on a Saturday outing is now an eight-month event with clusters of fluffy baby chicks on display in stores under heat lamps with feed and water.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 4 May 2024
Noun
In the Seattle area, the Northwest Community Bail Fund’s annual take-in blew up from a mere $158,000 to about $5.7 million.
—Rob Kuznia, CNN, 21 Mar. 2023
Verb
He was transferred to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance and taken in for emergency surgery.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
The money supply proved a very poor indicator of inflationary pressures, and the measures taken in the attempt to bring it under control led to a much sharper recession than was needed to bring inflation down.
—Tim Lankester, Fortune, 16 May 2024
The three elementary schools closest to Owyhee are Hillcrest, Whitney and Hawthorne, which all may have to take in additional students if the boundaries change.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2024
Other images in Tisdale's post included adorable shots of Jupiter posing on the beach in a gingham swimsuit and matching hat, as well as the soon-to-be family of four enjoying meals, hanging out at the resort and taking in the breathtaking view from their room.
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Cowboys took in $75 million internationally against $100 million domestically.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
Travelers can post up on the sand and enjoy midday naps under the shade of a palm tree, or take in the melodic soundtrack of jungle creatures.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
Still, having the option to choose the best player in the draft — or trade the pick for more assets — is something many executives would take in a nanosecond.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2024
What used to be a six-week project with live birds in the store for families to take in on a Saturday outing is now an eight-month event with clusters of fluffy baby chicks on display in stores under heat lamps with feed and water.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 4 May 2024
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“Take-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take-in. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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