English Reference
Idiom idiom

take sth into account


to think about a specific fact or detail when you are making a decision or judging a situation.


SIMPLE

“Please take the weather into account when you plan your trip.”

CONTEXTUAL

“When we decide on a new office location, we must take the commute time into account for all employees.”

COMPLEX

“The committee failed to take the long-term environmental impact into account before they approved the construction of the new industrial facility.”

Last updated April 22, 2026