taking (EN)adjective, noun
This word can also be a form of:
take (verb)
adjective “taking”
base form taking , non-gradable
- having a quality that attracts or charms people Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.Her smile was so
taking that everyone in the room was drawn to her.
noun “taking”
singular taking , plural takings or uncountable
- the action of acquiring possession or control of something The
taking of the castle was a significant victory for the rebels. - the confiscation or appropriation of someone's property The government's
taking of land for the new highway has angered many farmers. - a condition of being emotionally upset or agitated After hearing the bad news, she was in such a
taking that she couldn't think straight. - the amount of money received from sales or business transactions The weekend
takings at the cinema were much higher due to the new blockbuster release.