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take it

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Definition of take it

1 : to start doing something : assume responsibility for something
  • I'll get you started, and you take it from there.
2 : to assume or suppose
  • I take it that you didn't get my message.

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take play

  1. : to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as

  2. : to seize or capture physically

  3. : to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturing

  1. : a distinct or personal point of view, outlook, or assessment

  2. : an act or the action of taking: such as

  3. : the uninterrupted photographing or televising of a scene

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