took
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\ˈtu̇k\;
taken
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\ˈtā-kən\;
taking
1
: to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as
a
: to seize or capture physically
b
: to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturing
c (1)
: to move against (an opponent's piece, as in in chess) and remove from play
(2)
: to win in a card game
d
: to acquire by eminent domain
3 a
: to catch or attack through the effect of a sudden force or influence - taken with a fit of laughing
b
: to catch or come upon in a particular situation or action
c
: to gain the approval or liking of : captivate, delight - was quite taken with her at their first meeting
4 a
: to receive into one's body (as by swallowing, drinking, or inhaling)
b
: to put oneself into (sun, air, water, etc.) for pleasure or physical benefit
5 a
: to bring or receive into a relation or connection - takes just four students a year
b
: to copulate with
6
: to transfer into one's own keeping:
b
: to obtain or secure for use (as by lease, subscription, or purchase) - take a cottage for the summer
7 a
: assume - gods often took the likeness of a human being
- when the college took its present form
b (1)
: to enter into or undertake the duties of
(2)
: to move onto or into : move into position on - the home team took the field
c (1)
: to bind oneself by
(2)
: to make (a decision) especially with finality or authority
d
: to impose upon oneself - take the trouble to do good work
- take pains to make her feel welcome
e (1)
: to adopt as one's own - take a stand on the issue
(2)
: to align or ally oneself with
f
: to assume as if rightfully one's own or as if granted
g
: to accept the burden or consequences of
h
: to have or assume as a proper part of or accompaniment to itself - transitive verbs take an object
8 a
: to secure by winning in competition
10
: to adopt, choose, or avail oneself of for use: such as
a
: to have recourse to as an instrument for doing something - take a scythe to the weeds
b
: to use as a means of transportation or progression
c
: to have recourse to for safety or refuge
d
: to go along, into, or through
e (1)
: to proceed to occupy
(2)
: to use up (space, time, etc.)
11 a
: to obtain by deriving from a source : draw - takes its title from the name of the hero
b (1)
: to obtain as the result of a special procedure : ascertain
(2)
: to get in or as if in writing
(3)
: to get by drawing or painting or by photography
(4)
: to get by transference from one surface to another
12
: to receive or accept whether willingly or reluctantly
: such as
(2)
: withstand - it will take a lot of punishment
b (1)
: to accept as true : believe - I'll take your word for it
(3)
: to accept or regard with the mind in a specified way - you take yourself too seriously
c
: to indulge in and enjoy - was taking his ease on the porch
d
: to receive or accept as a return (as in payment, compensation, or reparation) - we don't take credit cards
e
: to accept in a usually professional relationship
—often used with on - agreed to take him on as a client
f
: to refrain from hitting at (a pitched ball)
13 a (1)
: to let in : admit - the boat was taking water fast
(2)
: accommodate - the suitcase wouldn't take another thing
b
: to be affected injuriously by (something, such as a disease) : contract ;
also
: to be seized by
c
: to absorb or become impregnated with (something, such as dye);
also
: to be effectively treated by - a surface that takes a fine polish
15 a
: to lead, carry, or cause to go along to another place - this bus will take you into town
- took an umbrella with her
b
: to cause to move to a specified state, condition, or sphere of activity - took his team to the finals
c
: to stop prescribing a specified regimen to
—used with off - took him off the medication
b (1)
: to put an end to (life)
d
: exact - the weather took its toll
17 a
: to undertake and make, do, or perform
b
: to consider or view in a particular relation - taken together, the details were significant
;
especially
: to consider as an example
c (1)
: to apply oneself to the study of
(2)
: to study for especially successfully - taking a degree in engineering
19
: to obtain money from especially fraudulently
20
: to pass or attempt to pass through, along, or over - take the stairs two at a time
1
: to obtain possession: such as
b
: to receive property under law as one's own
3
: to establish a take especially by uniting or growing - 90 percent of the grafts take
4 a
: to betake oneself : set out : go - take after a purse snatcher
b
chiefly dialectal
—used as an intensifier or redundantly with a following verb - took and swung at the ball
5 a
: to take effect : act, operate - hoped the lesson he taught would take
b
: to show the natural or intended effect
8
: to be seized or attacked in a specified way : become
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take a back seat
: to have or assume a secondary position or status
—
take a bath
: to suffer a heavy financial loss
—
take advantage of
1
: to use to advantage : profit by
2
: to impose on : exploit;
also
: to exploit sexually
—
take after
: to resemble in features, build, character, or disposition
—
take a hike
or less commonly
take a walk
—
take aim at
: target 1 - new legislation that takes aim at crime
—
take apart
2
: to treat roughly or harshly : tear into
—
take care
: to be careful or watchful : exercise caution or prudence
—
take care of
: to attend to or provide for the needs, operation, or treatment of
—
take charge
: to assume care, custody, command, or control
—
take exception
: object - took exception to the remark
—
take five
or
take ten
: to take a break especially from work
—
take for
: to suppose to be;
especially
: to suppose mistakenly to be
—
take for granted
1
: to assume as true, real, or expected
—
take heart
: to gain courage or confidence
—
take hold
2
: to become attached or established : take effect
—
take in vain
: to use (a name) profanely or without proper respect
—
take it on the chin
: to suffer from the results of a situation
—
take kindly to
: to show an inclination to accept or approve
—
take no prisoners
: to be merciless or relentless (as in exploiting an advantage) - a politician who takes no prisoners
—
take notice of
: to observe or treat with special attention
—
take one's time
: to be leisurely about doing something
—
take root
2
: to become fixed or established
—
take shape
: to assume a definite or distinctive form
—
take ship
: set out on a voyage by ship
—
take the cake
: to carry off the prize : rank first
—
take the count
1
of a boxer
: to be counted out
—
take the floor
: to rise (as in a meeting or a legislative assembly) to make a formal address
—
take the plunge
: to do or undertake something decisively especially after a period of hesitation or uncertainty
—
take to
2
: to apply or devote oneself to (something, such as a practice, habit, or occupation)
3
: to adapt oneself to : respond to - takes to water like a duck
4
: to conceive a liking for
—
take to court
: to bring before a judicial body;
especially
: sue 3
—
take to task
: to call to account for a shortcoming : criticize
—
take to the cleaners
: to deprive of money or possessons : clean out