Αναζήτηση
to take in
[phrase form: take]
01
to comprehend something
Transitive: to take in a concept or content
Example
She could quickly take in new concepts during her studies.
It took a moment for him to take in the complex instructions.
02
to accept someone or something into one's family or home
Transitive: to take in sb/sth
Example
The kind couple decided to take in the orphaned child and raise her as their own.
03
to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details
Transitive: to take in a sight
Example
The scientist took in the details of the microscopic organisms under the microscope.
The detective took in the surroundings of the crime scene.
As the movie started, the audience took in the opening scene.
04
to include or make something a part of a broader context or entity
Transitive: to take in sth
05
to provide a place for someone to stay temporarily
Transitive: to take in sb
Example
We decided to take in our friends for the weekend to show them around the city.
06
to deceive someone, typically by presenting false information
Transitive: to take in sb
Example
He attempted to pass the counterfeit painting off as a valuable masterpiece, but the art experts were n't taken in.
The politician tried to take the controversial policy off as a universally supported idea, but the public was n't taken in by the misinformation.
07
to accept or emotionally process something
Transitive: to take in a situation
Example
The students struggled to take in the complexity of the scientific concept.
It 's challenging to take in the beauty of the landscape when you 're in a hurry.
It took a while for him to take in the enormity of the situation.
08
to collect something, such as money or donations
Transitive: to take in sth
Example
The food drive aims to take in non-perishable items for the local food bank.
The online campaign hopes to take in pledges for a new community center.
The organization works to take in contributions for local animal shelters.
09
to visit a place or attend an event for entertainment
Transitive: to take in a place or an event
Example
We should take in the local sights and attractions while we 're visiting the new city.
During their vacation, they decided to take in a Broadway show in New York City.
The tourists planned to take in the art museum and explore the historical landmarks.
10
to adjust the size of clothes to make them smaller
Transitive: to take in clothes
Example
The costume designer had to take in the jacket for the lead actor.
11
to consume certain types of food as part of one's diet
Transitive: to take in food
Example
He takes in a daily dose of fresh fruits for a healthy diet.
She always takes in a nutritious salad with her lunch.
We took in a variety of sushi at the new restaurant downtown.
12
to absorb a substance
Transitive: to take in a substance
Example
The dry soil quickly took in the water after the rain shower.
The sponge took in the spilled paint, preventing it from spreading on the floor.
Certain plants have the ability to take in pollutants from the air.
13
(of a boat or ship) to become flooded with water
Transitive: to take in water
Example
The ship took in more water than the pumps could handle.
14
to unintentionally hear parts of a conversation, typically without the speakers' awareness.
Transitive: to take in parts of a conversation
Example
She could n't help but take in the intriguing conversation happening at the nearby table.
Huddled in the corner, I tried to take in snippets of the discussion happening across the room.
Trying not to eavesdrop, she could n't help but take in bits of the heated argument next door.
15
to receive income through employment
Transitive: to take in income
Example
The business takes in a steady stream of revenue.
I take in a decent salary working at the tech company.
The small business started to take in significant profits after a successful marketing campaign.
Παράδειγμα
She could quickly take in new concepts during her studies.
It took a moment for him to take in the complex instructions.
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