take

A1 · Beginner

v. to reach out and get something with your hands.

v. to lay hold of something; to grasp or grip using one's hands or a tool.

日本語:取る※

Español:tomar

“He took her hand as they walked through the crowded market.”

“She took the heavy iron key from the hook and struggled to turn it in the rusted lock.”

A1 · Beginner

v. to use a bus, train, or car to travel.

v. to use a particular form of transport as a passenger.

“I usually take the bus to work because parking is too expensive.”

“To reach the remote village, travelers must take a ferry across the river and then hire a local guide.”

A1 · Beginner

v. to require a certain amount of time or a specific thing.

v. to require or necessitate a specific resource, such as time, effort, or a particular quality.

“It takes about twenty minutes to walk from the station to the hotel.”

“Mastering a musical instrument takes years of dedicated practice and a significant amount of patience.”

A2 · Elementary Medicine

v. to swallow medicine or drugs.

v. to ingest or consume medicine, typically by swallowing or inhalation.

“You should take this pill twice a day after your meals.”

“The patient was advised to take the antibiotics for the full ten-day course to ensure the infection was completely cleared.”

A1 · Beginner

v. to use a camera to record an image.

v. to record an image or scene using a camera or similar device.

“We took hundreds of photos during our trip to the mountains.”

“The photographer waited for the perfect light before taking the final shot of the cathedral.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to accept something or deal with a difficult situation.

v. to accept, receive, or endure a situation, often without complaint or resistance.

“He took the criticism well and promised to improve his work.”

“The company had to take a significant financial loss after the project failed to attract investors.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. your personal opinion or way of thinking about a situation.

n. a particular interpretation, perspective, or assessment of a situation or topic.

“What's your take on the new office policy?”

“The political analyst offered a controversial take on the recent election results, suggesting that voter turnout was lower than reported.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun film Technical

n. one version of a scene recorded for a movie.

n. a single continuous recorded performance or scene in film or music production.

“The director was happy with the third take and moved to the next scene.”

“After several failed takes due to background noise, the actors finally managed a perfect performance of the emotional monologue.”