What does "taking" mean?

1. (money earned) the amount of money a shop or business receives during a certain time. 2. (the act of getting) the act of grabbing, receiving, or capturing something. 3. (attractive) having a quality that makes people like you or find you attractive.

taking

n. · adj.

US //ˈteɪkɪŋ// UK //tˈeɪkɪŋ// tak·ing

1 money earned (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate British English

the amount of money a shop or business receives during a certain time.

the amount of money received by a business, such as a shop or theatre, over a specific period. Usually used in the plural form 'takings'.

Example

The shop's daily takings were much higher than usual during the summer sale.

Example

Despite the rainy weather, the weekend takings at the box office exceeded the studio's initial projections.

Usage

Usually plural in this sense.
- expenses
- losses
2 the act of getting (n.)
B1 Intermediate

the act of grabbing, receiving, or capturing something.

the act or process of acquiring, seizing, or accepting something.

Example

The taking of the city happened quickly after the army arrived.

Example

The illegal taking of private property for public use remains a highly controversial legal issue in this jurisdiction.
- giving
- return

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3 attractive (adj.)
C1 Advanced Literary

having a quality that makes people like you or find you attractive.

possessing an attractive or charming quality that wins favor or interest.

Example

She had a very taking smile that made everyone feel welcome.

Example

The young diplomat possessed a taking manner that allowed him to navigate difficult social circles with ease.
- repulsive
- unpleasant