verb

taking

Translation

to take, to carry, to require, to accept

He is taking the bus to work.

Taking a break is a good idea.

Thank you for taking the time.

She is taking her coffee black.

((sth.)) to get, hold, or carry sth. Can you take this bag for me?

((transport)) to use a form of transport. I take the train to work.

((it)) takes ((time)) ((to-inf)) to require a certain amount of time. It takes time to learn a language.

((sth.)) to accept or receive sth. Do you take credit cards?

Synonyms: get, grab, seize, accept; Antonyms: give, refuse

From Old English 'tacan' (to take), from Old Norse 'taka'.

Imagine you 'take' a picture to capture a moment. This helps capture its many meanings.