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to take in
[phrase form: take]
01
comprender, asimilar
to comprehend something
Transitive: to take in a concept or content
Example
Please take these guidelines in before starting the project.
She could quickly take in new concepts during her studies.
It took a moment for him to take in the complex instructions.
02
acoger, recibir en casa
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.
We'll take the rescue dog in and give it a loving home.
After much consideration, they chose to take the troubled teenager in and provide guidance and support.
03
observar, examinar
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.
It's important to take the entire scene in when conducting a thorough investigation.
As the play started, the audience took in the elaborate set design.
04
incluir, integrar
to include or make something a part of a broader context or entity
Transitive: to take in sth
Example
Let's take the new findings in and add them to our research.
They took the latest technology trends in and upgraded their software.
The professor encouraged students to take the cultural differences in while conducting their research.
05
recoger, acoger
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.
The hotel was kind enough to take us in when our flight got canceled.
The generous family took the stranded hiker in until the rescue team arrived.
06
engañar, timar
to deceive someone, typically by presenting false information
Transitive: to take in sb
Example
The magician took the audience in with his incredible sleight of hand.
She took in her friends with a convincing lie about where she had been all weekend.
The fraudster took in several unsuspecting investors with promises of high returns.
07
asimilar, internalizar
to accept or emotionally process something
Transitive: to take in a situation
Example
It took a while for him to take in the enormity of the situation.
After the unexpected announcement, it was hard for them to take it in.
The students struggled to take in the complexity of the scientific concept.
08
recoger, obtener
to collect something, such as money or donations
Transitive: to take in sth
Example
The charity event aims to take in funds for children in need.
The organization works to take in contributions for local animal shelters.
The food drive aims to take in non-perishable items for the local food bank.
09
visitar, asistir a
to visit a place or attend an event for entertainment
Transitive: to take in a place or an event
Example
While in Paris, they made sure to take in the iconic Eiffel Tower and enjoy the city's culinary delights.
The tourists planned to take in the art museum and explore the historical landmarks.
We should take in the local sights and attractions while we're visiting the new city.
10
ajustar, recoger
to adjust the size of clothes to make them smaller
Transitive: to take in clothes
Example
The tailor will take the measurements and take the coat in for a better fit.
If the shirt is too big, you can easily take it in at the sides.
After losing weight, she had to take in all of her skirts and dresses.
11
consumir, ingerir
to consume certain types of food as part of one's diet
Transitive: to take in food
Example
She always takes in a nutritious salad with her lunch.
I usually take in a cup of herbal tea before bedtime.
He takes in a daily dose of fresh fruits for a healthy diet.
12
absorber, asimilar
to absorb a substance
Transitive: to take in a substance
Example
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.
The paper towel quickly took the spilled ink in, preventing it from spreading.
13
hundirse, tomar agua
(of a boat or ship) to become flooded with water
Transitive: to take in water
Example
A collision with an iceberg caused the Titanic to take in water rapidly.
The small boat began to take in water after hitting a submerged log.
As the waves grew higher, the small boat took in water from all sides.
14
escuchar, captar
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.
The journalist skillfully took the interviewee's candid remarks in without revealing their presence.
Huddled in the corner, I tried to take in snippets of the discussion happening across the room.
15
ganar, recibir
to receive income through employment
Transitive: to take in income
Example
The small business started to take in significant profits after a successful marketing campaign.
The company's new product is expected to take a substantial market share in.
I take in a decent salary working at the tech company.
16
detener, capturar
to arrest someone
Example
The police took him in for questioning.
They finally had enough evidence to take the suspect in.
" We're taking you in, " the officer said.
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