take
//teɪk//
Verb
to reach for and hold something with your hands
She took the book from the shelf.
to carry or move something or someone from one place to another
I'll take these books to the library.
to remove something from a place or person
She took the book from the shelf.
to accept or receive something that is offered or given
She took the gift with a smile.
to require or need a particular amount of time, effort, or resources
It takes about two hours to get to the airport.
to swallow or consume medicine, food, or drink
Take this medicine twice a day after meals.
to travel by or use a particular form of transport or route
I take the bus to work every day.
to capture or win something in a game, competition, or conflict
Our team took first place in the tournament.
to understand or interpret something in a particular way
Don't take my words the wrong way.
to endure or tolerate something difficult or unpleasant
I can't take this pain anymore.
to make a photograph or measurement
She took a photo of the sunset.
Noun
a scene or sequence filmed or recorded without stopping
The director asked for another take because the actor forgot his lines.
the amount of money received from sales or business
The restaurant's take was higher than expected this weekend.
a particular version or interpretation of something
What's your take on the new policy?