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takers

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈteɪkɝz// UK //tˈeɪkəz// tak·ers

n. people who are willing to accept an offer or take part in an activity. You use this when you want to see if anyone is interested in what you are suggesting.

n. individuals who accept an offer, challenge, or opportunity. Often used in the plural to describe the level of interest or demand for a specific proposal.


SIMPLE

I have two extra tickets; any takers?

CONTEXTUAL

The company offered a generous voluntary redundancy package, but there were very few takers among the senior staff.

COMPLEX

Despite the high entry fee, the marathon organizers found plenty of takers for the elite category, suggesting a robust appetite for competitive long-distance running in the region.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used in the plural form, especially in the idiomatic question 'Any takers?'.

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