take (EN)

verb, noun

verb “take”

1. to get into one's hands or (figuratively) into one's possession
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   She took the book from the shelf to read it.
2. to claim ownership of something, sometimes by physically taking it
   Jim took his sister's pencil.
3. to catch animals or fish for sport or food
   She took three trout from the stream before noon.
4. to demand or extract something, such as a fee
   The long hours of work took a heavy toll on her health.
5. to gain possession of a piece or win a point in a game
   In a swift move, she took his queen with her knight.
6. to catch the ball in cricket, especially by the wicket-keeper
   The wicket-keeper took a spectacular catch after the batsman nicked the ball.
7. to receive or be given something
   She took the gift with a smile, thanking her friend for the thoughtful gesture.
8. to accept something as a form of payment
   The coffee shop takes only cash, no credit cards.
9. to heed or follow advice or instructions
   When your doctor suggests more rest, you should really take her recommendation seriously.
10. to inherit or receive property through legal means
    After her grandmother passed away, Jessica did not take under her will as an heir.
11. to claim or be attributed something, rightfully or not
    She took the praise for the cake, even though her sister was the one who baked it.
12. to remove something from its place
    I took three pieces of bread from the dish to make it look symmetrical.
13. to cause the death of someone
    The raging flood took two victims from the small village.
14. to deduct or subtract an amount
    If you take two from five, you'll have three remaining.
15. to overcome or defeat an opponent
    Do you think I could take that guy in a fight?
16. to hold or grasp something
    She took his hand.
17. to choose or side with someone or something
    When the class voted on the movie to watch, Mark took Maria's side and rallied others to support it.
18. to bring something along with oneself
    He took his dog for a walk in the park every morning.
19. to convey someone or something to a destination
    The ferry takes passengers across the lake every hour.
20. to provide a route or direction to a place
    The bridge takes you directly to the other side of the river.
21. to pass through or around
    He took the shortcut through the park to avoid the traffic on the main road.
22. to accompany someone to a place
    After the meeting, I took the client to the airport.
23. to utilize a form of transportation
    I'll take the bus to get to the city center.
24. to rent or lease something for use
    He took out a loan to buy his first car.
25. to ingest medicine or drugs
    She took her antibiotics with a glass of water as prescribed by her doctor.
26. to eat or drink something
    She takes her coffee black every morning.
27. to experience or subject oneself to something
    She decided to take a risk and invest in the new startup company.
28. to feel or exhibit an emotion or quality
    He took great joy in teaching his grandchildren how to fish.
29. to endure or tolerate a situation or condition
    She took the criticism with grace, never once losing her smile.
30. to suffer damage or hardship
    During the storm, the old oak tree took a lightning strike and split in half.
31. to engage in an activity or event
    He's taking a break from work to focus on his mental health.
32. to change the state or condition of something
    She took the room from messy to immaculate in just an hour.
33. to perceive or react to something in a certain way
    She took his silence as a sign of agreement.
34. to decide or form an opinion or decision
    After much thought, she took the decision that the project was no longer worth pursuing.
35. to interpret or comprehend something in a particular manner
    Please take my advice as a suggestion, not a command.
36. to trust or believe what someone says
    When he told me he was stuck in traffic, I took his word for it and waited patiently.
37. to consider or regard someone or something in a certain way
    She took the noise in the attic to be the sound of a trapped bird.
38. to infer a meaning from something
    From his smile, I took that he was pleased with the news.
39. to derive a title or name from a source
    The movie "Blade Runner" took its name from a novel by William S. Burroughs, though the story is based on Philip K. Dick's "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?"
40. to become infected or affected by an illness
    She took a cold after walking in the rain without an umbrella.
41. to absorb or be capable of being treated by a substance
    The sponge took the spilled wine quickly, absorbing every drop.
42. to allow water to enter a vessel
    During the storm, the old fishing boat took so much water that the crew had to work tirelessly to keep it afloat.
43. to necessitate or require something
    Learning to play the piano takes patience and practice.
44. to occupy a seat or position
    She took her place at the table, ready for dinner.
45. to occupy or consume time or space
    Our old stuff takes an entire room.
46. to last or use up a certain amount of time
    Fixing the car took the whole afternoon.
47. to exploit or make use of an opportunity
    She took advantage of the sale to buy a new laptop at half price.
48. to carry out or perform an action
    Every morning, she takes a jog around the park to stay fit.
49. to assume a certain form
    The mist took the shape of a mysterious figure as it hovered over the lake.
50. to perform a specific role
    In the school play, Sarah took the role of the queen with great enthusiasm.
51. to begin duties of a job or position
    After the election, she took the role of mayor with great enthusiasm.
52. to commit oneself to an oath or promise
    She took the pledge to serve the community with dedication.
53. to go through or along a route
    To reach the park quicker, we took the shortcut through the alley.
54. to enter a place or position
    She took her seat at the front of the classroom.
55. to seek protection or refuge
    When the storm hit, we quickly took refuge in the basement.
56. to measure or evaluate something
    Before administering the medication, the nurse took the patient's blood pressure to ensure it was safe to proceed.
57. to record in writing or mentally
    During the meeting, she took notes on the new project plan to ensure she wouldn't forget any details.
58. to make a photograph or video of something
    He took a picture of the sunset with his new camera.
59. to swindle money from someone
    The con artist took the elderly couple for all their savings.
60. enroll in a course, study something
    He decided to take Spanish next year to communicate better on his travels.
61. to handle or manage a situation
    When challenges come your way, it's best to take them one at a time.
62. to use as an example or point of consideration
    She's always been quick to learn new languages; take her proficiency in Spanish, which she achieved in just one year.
63. to choose not to swing at a baseball pitch
    With a 3-0 count, the batter took the next pitch, hoping for a walk.
64. to require a certain grammatical form
    In German, the verb "helfen" takes the dative case, so you would say "Ich helfe dem Mann."
65. to accept a certain number of arguments in a function
    The command takes three parameters: the file path, the mode of access, and the buffer size.
66. to successfully grow or establish oneself
    After planting the cuttings in moist soil, we waited eagerly to see if they would take and flourish.

noun “take”

1. a filmed scene shot in one continuous take
   After three failed attempts, the director was pleased with the fourth take of the dramatic monologue.
2. a single uninterrupted recording of a musical performance
   After three failed attempts, the band finally got a perfect take of their new song.
3. an individual's perspective or opinion on a matter
   After watching the film, Jenny's take was that the symbolism represented the struggle between technology and nature.
4. an approach or interpretation
   Her fresh take on the classic fairy tale included modern themes and technology.
5. the total amount of money collected or earned
   After the charity gala, the organizers were thrilled with the night's take, which far exceeded their expectations.
6. the total amount of fish or game caught at one time
   After a day at sea, the fishermen were pleased with their large take of tuna.
7. a successful catch of the ball in rugby or cricket
   The crowd erupted in cheers as the wicket-keeper made a spectacular take behind the stumps.