take
/teɪk/
noun
- A scene or sequence filmed or recorded without stopping, especially in movies or music.
- The director asked for another take because the actor forgot his lines.
- That was a perfect take — let's move on.
- They recorded the song in just three takes.
- A person's opinion or interpretation of something.
- The article offers a fresh take on an old problem.
- Her take on the situation was very different from mine.
- What's your take on the new policy?
- The amount of money received by a business, especially from ticket sales or a performance.
- The band's share of the concert take was quite large.
- The store's daily take has been increasing.
- The movie's opening weekend take was over $50 million.
verb
- To move or carry something from one place to another; to get hold of something and bring it with you.
- He took the keys from the table and walked out.
- Please take this book to the library for me.
- She took her umbrella because it looked like rain.
- To accept or receive something that is offered or given.
- Will you take this gift as a token of our thanks?
- The restaurant does not take credit cards.
- She took the job offer without hesitation.
- To need or require a certain amount of time, effort, or something else.
- Learning a new language takes patience and practice.
- How long does it take to cook rice?
- It takes about an hour to drive to the airport.
- To consume food, drink, or medicine into your body.
- You should take this medicine with food.
- He took a bite of the apple.
- She takes sugar in her coffee.
- To choose or select something from a group.
- I'll take the blue one, please.
- Which road should we take to get there?
- Take any seat you like.
- To record or write down information.
- Did you take down her phone number?
- The police took a statement from the witness.
- The secretary took notes during the meeting.
- To understand or interpret something in a particular way.
- Don't take his comment the wrong way — he meant it as a joke.
- I take that as a compliment.
- How should I take that remark?
- To travel by or use a form of transportation.
- We took a taxi to the hotel.
- She takes the bus to work every day.
- They took a flight to New York.
- To capture or win something, such as a prize or a position.
- The knight took the castle after a long siege.
- Our team took first place in the competition.
- She took the lead in the race.