Definition of take (someone) unawares
- She was taken unawares by the sudden change in plans.
: to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as
: to seize or capture physically
: to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturing
: a distinct or personal point of view, outlook, or assessment
: an act or the action of taking: such as
: the uninterrupted photographing or televising of a scene
: some person : somebody
: without design, attention, preparation, or premeditation
: without warning : suddenly, unexpectedly
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