ALL meanings of take in
take in
T t - verb with object take in to extract or quote: He took whole passages straight from Dickens. 1
- verb with object take in to obtain or exact as compensation for some wrong: to take revenge. 1
- verb with object take in to receive into the body or system, as by swallowing or inhaling: to take a pill; to take a breath of fresh air. 1
- verb with object take in to have for one's benefit or use: to take a meal; to take a nap; to take a bath. 1
- verb with object take in to use as a flavoring agent in a food or beverage: to take sugar in one's coffee. 1
- verb with object take in to be subjected to; undergo: to take a heat treatment. 1
- verb with object take in to endure or submit to with equanimity or without an appreciable weakening of one's resistance: to take a joke; unable to take punishment. 1
- verb with object take in to enter into the enjoyment of (recreation, a holiday, etc.): to take a vacation. 1
- verb with object take in to carry off without permission: to take something that belongs to another. 1
- verb with object take in to remove: to take the pins out of one's hair. 1
- verb with object take in to remove by death: The flood took many families. 1
- verb with object take in to end (a life): She took her own life. 1
- verb with object take in to subtract or deduct: If you take 2 from 5, that leaves 3. 1
- verb with object take in to carry with one: Take your lunch with you. Are you taking an umbrella? 1
- verb with object take in to convey in a means of transportation: We took them for a ride in the country. 1
- verb with object take in (of a vehicle) to convey or transport: Will this bus take me across town? 1
- verb with object take in (of a road, path, etc.) to serve as a means of conducting to or through some place or region: Fifth Avenue took us through the center of town. These stairs will take you up to the attic. 1
- verb with object take in to bring about a change in the state or condition of: Her ambition and perseverance took her quickly to the top of her field. 1
- verb with object take in to conduct or escort: to take someone out for dinner. 1
- verb with object take in to set about or succeed in getting over, through, or around (some obstacle); clear; negotiate: The horse took the hedge easily. He took the corner at top speed. 1
- verb with object take in to come upon suddenly; catch: to take someone by surprise. 1
- verb with object take in to get or contract; catch: He took cold over the weekend. I took a chill. 1
- verb with object take in to attack or affect, as with a disease: suddenly taken with a fit of coughing. 1
- verb with object take in to be capable of attaining as a result of some action or treatment: Most leathers take a high polish. 1
- verb with object take in to absorb or become impregnated with; be susceptible to: Waxed paper will not take ink. This cloth takes dye. 1
- verb with object take in to attract and hold: The red sweater took his eye. The urgent voice took her attention. 1
- verb with object take in to captivate or charm: The kitten took my fancy. 1
- verb with object take in to require: It takes courage to do that. The climb took all our strength. 1
- verb with object take in to employ for some specified or implied purpose: to take measures to curb drugs. 1
- verb with object take in to use as a means of transportation: to take a bus to the ferry. 1
- verb with object take in to get on or board (a means of transportation) at a given time or in a given place: She takes the train at Scarsdale. 1
- verb with object take in to proceed to occupy: to take a seat. 1
- verb with object take in to occupy; fill (time, space, etc.): His hobby takes most of his spare time. The machine takes a lot of room. 1
- verb with object take in to use up; consume: This car takes a great deal of oil. He took ten minutes to solve the problem. 1
- verb with object take in to avail oneself of: He took the opportunity to leave. She took the time to finish it properly. 1
- verb with object take in to do, perform, execute, etc.: to take a walk. 1
- verb with object take in to go into or enter: Take the next road to the left. 1
- verb with object take in to adopt and enter upon (a way, course, etc.): to take the path of least resistance. 1
- verb with object take in to act or perform: to take the part of the hero. 1
- verb with object take in to make (a reproduction, picture, or photograph): to take home movies of the children. 1
- verb with object take in to make a picture, especially a photograph, of: The photographer took us sitting down. 1
- verb with object take in to write down: to take a letter in shorthand; to take notes at a lecture. 1
- verb with object take in to apply oneself to; study: to take ballet; She took four courses in her freshman year. 1
- verb with object take in to deal with; treat: to take things in their proper order. 1
- verb with object take in to proceed to handle in some manner: to take a matter under consideration. 1
- verb with object take in to assume or undertake (a function, duty, job, etc.): The mayor took office last month. 1
- verb with object take in to assume or adopt (a symbol, badge, or the like) as a token of office: to take the veil; to take the throne. 1
- verb with object take in to assume the obligation of; be bound by: to take an oath. 1
- verb with object take in to assume or adopt as one's own: to take someone's part in an argument; He took the side of the speaker. 1
- verb with object take in to assume or appropriate as if by right: to take credit for someone else's work. 1