take the long view

: 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

: extending for a considerable distance

: having greater length than usual

: having greater height than usual : tall

: for or during a long time

: at or to a long distance : far

: for the duration of a specified period

: a long period of time

: a long syllable

: one taking a long position especially in a security or commodity market

: to feel a strong desire or craving especially for something not likely to be attained

: to be suitable or fitting

: extent or range of vision : sight

: the act of seeing or examining : inspection

: a mode or manner of looking at or regarding something

: to look at attentively : scrutinize, observe

: see, watch

: to look on in a particular light : regard