ENGLISH
REFERENCE

take sth into account

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
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