TAKE — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
take
The act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption.
The income arising from land or other property.
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- The average return was about 5%.
Be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness.
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- He got AIDS.
- She came down with pneumonia.
- She took a chill.
Remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, taking off, etc. or remove something abstract.
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- Remove a threat.
- Remove a wrapper.
- Remove the dirty dishes from the table.
- Take the gun from your pocket.
- This machine withdraws heat from the envir.
Ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial.
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- Take a pulse.
- A reading was taken of the earth's tremors.
Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect.
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- His voice took on a sad tone.
- The story took a new turn.
- He adopted an air of superiority.
- She assumed strange manners.
- The gods assume human or animal form in these fables.
Be seized or affected in a specified way.
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- Take sick.
- Be taken drunk.
Be a student of a certain subject.
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- She is reading for the bar exam.
Interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression.
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- I read this address as a satire.
- How should I take this message?
- You can't take credit for this!
Accept or undergo, often unwillingly.
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- We took a pay cut.
Pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives.
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- Take any one of these cards.
- Choose a good husband for your daughter.
- She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her.
Take into consideration for exemplifying purposes.
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- Take the case of China.
- Consider the following case.
Take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs.
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- The accident claimed three lives.
- The hard work took its toll on her.
Lay claim to; as of an idea.
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- She took credit for the whole idea.
Make a film or photograph of something.
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- Take a scene.
- Shoot a movie.
Obtain by winning.
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- Winner takes all.
- He took first prize.
Aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment.
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- Please don't aim at your little brother!
- He trained his gun on the burglar.
- Don't train your camera on the women.
- Take a swipe at one's opponent.
Serve oneself to, or consume regularly.
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- Have another bowl of chicken soup!
- I don't take sugar in my coffee.
Get into one's hands, take physically.
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- Take a cookie!
- Can you take this bag, please.
Have sex with; archaic use.
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- He had taken this woman when she was most vulnerable.
Travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route.
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- He takes the bus to work.
- She takes Route 1 to Newark.
Proceed along in a vehicle.
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- We drive the turnpike to work.
Occupy or take on.
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- He assumes the lotus position.
- She took her seat on the stage.
- We took our seats in the orchestra.
- She took up her position behind the tree.
- Strike a pose.
Take somebody somewhere.
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- We lead him to our chief.
- Can you take me to the main entrance?
- He conducted us to the palace.
Head into a specified direction.
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- The escaped convict took to the hills.
- We made for the mountains.
Take something or somebody with oneself somewhere.
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- Bring me the box from the other room.
- Take these letters to the boss.
- This brings me to the main point.
Experience or feel or submit to.
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- Take a test.
- Take the plunge.
To get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort.
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- Take shelter from the storm.
Take into one's possession.
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- We are taking an orphan from Romania.
- I'll take three salmon steaks.
Take by force.
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- Hitler took the Baltic Republics.
- The army took the fort on the hill.
Buy, select.
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- I'll take a pound of that sausage.
Engage for service under a term of contract.
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- We took an apartment on a quiet street.
- Let's rent a car.
- Shall we take a guide in Rome?
Receive or obtain by regular payment.
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- We take the Times every day.
Make use of or accept for some purpose.
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- Take a risk.
- Take an opportunity.
Receive willingly something given or offered.
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- The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter.
- I won't have this dog in my house!
- Please accept my present.
Admit into a group or community.
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- Accept students for graduate study.
- We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member.
As of time or space.
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- It took three hours to get to work this morning.
- This event occupied a very short time.
Assume, as of positions or roles.
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- She took the job as director of development.
Develop a habit.
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- He took to visiting bars.
Carry out.
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- Take action.
- Take steps.
- Take vengeance.
Require as useful, just, or proper.
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- It takes nerve to do what she did.
- Success usually requires hard work.
- This job asks a lot of patience and skill.
- This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice.
- This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert.
Be capable of holding or containing.
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- This box won't take all the items.
- The flask holds one gallon.
Have with oneself; have on one's person.
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- She always takes an umbrella.
- I always carry money.
- She packs a gun when she goes into the mountains.
Be designed to hold or take.
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- This surface will not take the dye.
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