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Définition et signification de « take in » en anglais

to take in
01

comprendre, assimiler

to comprehend something 
Transitive: to take in a concept or content
to take in definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
à particule
verbe d’action
régulier
séparable
particule
in
verbe de base
take
présent
take in
3e personne du singulier
takes in
participe présent
taking in
passé simple
took in
participe passé
taken in
Exemples
Take the details in carefully; they are crucial for the task. 

Prenez bien les détails en compte ; ils sont cruciaux pour la tâche.

02

accueillir, recueillir

to accept someone or something into one's family or home 
Transitive: to take in sb/sth
to take in definition and meaning
Exemples
The kind couple decided to take in the orphaned child and raise her as their own. 

Le couple gentil a décidé d'accueillir l'enfant orphelin et de l'élever comme le leur.

03

observer, examiner

to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details 
Transitive: to take in a sight
to take in definition and meaning
Exemples
The scientist took in the details of the microscopic organisms under the microscope. 

Le scientifique a absorbé les détails des organismes microscopiques sous le microscope.

04

inclure, intégrer

to include or make something a part of a broader context or entity 
Transitive: to take in sth
to take in definition and meaning
Exemples
Let's take the new findings in and add them to our research. 

Prenons les nouvelles découvertes et intégrons-les à notre recherche.

05

accueillir

to provide a place for someone to stay temporarily 
Transitive: to take in sb
Exemples
We decided to take in our friends for the weekend to show them around the city. 

Nous avons décidé d'accueillir nos amis pour le week-end pour leur faire visiter la ville.

06

tromper, duper

to deceive someone, typically by presenting false information 
Transitive: to take in sb
Exemples
The magician took the audience in with his incredible sleight of hand. 

Le magicien a embobiné le public avec son incroyable tour de passe-passe.

07

accepter, digérer

to accept or emotionally process something 
Transitive: to take in a situation
Exemples
It took a while for him to take in the enormity of the situation. 

Il lui a fallu un certain temps pour digérer l'énormité de la situation.

08

collecter, recueillir

to collect something, such as money or donations 
Transitive: to take in sth
Exemples
The charity event aims to take in funds for children in need. 

L'événement caritatif vise à recueillir des fonds pour les enfants dans le besoin.

09

visiter, aller voir

to visit a place or attend an event for entertainment 
Transitive: to take in a place or an event
Exemples
While in Paris, they made sure to take in the iconic Eiffel Tower and enjoy the city's culinary delights. 

Lors de leur séjour à Paris, ils ont veillé à visiter l'emblématique tour Eiffel et à profiter des délices culinaires de la ville.

10

rétrécir, resserrer

to adjust the size of clothes to make them smaller 
Transitive: to take in clothes
Exemples
The tailor will take the measurements and take the coat in for a better fit. 

Le tailleur prendra les mesures et prendra le manteau dans pour un meilleur ajustement.

11

consommer, ingérer

to consume certain types of food as part of one's diet 
Transitive: to take in food
Exemples
She always takes in a nutritious salad with her lunch. 

Elle prend toujours une salade nutritive avec son déjeuner.

12

absorber, imbiber

to absorb a substance 
Transitive: to take in a substance
Exemples
The sponge took in the spilled paint, preventing it from spreading on the floor. 

L'éponge a absorbé la peinture renversée, empêchant ainsi sa propagation sur le sol.

13

prendre l'eau, envahir

(of a boat or ship) to become flooded with water 
Transitive: to take in water
Exemples
A collision with an iceberg caused the Titanic to take in water rapidly. 

Une collision avec un iceberg a fait que le Titanic a commencé à prendre l'eau rapidement.

14

entendre par inadvertance, capturer

to unintentionally hear parts of a conversation, typically without the speakers' awareness. 
Transitive: to take in parts of a conversation
Exemples
She couldn't help but take in the intriguing conversation happening at the nearby table. 

Elle ne pouvait s'empêcher de saisir la conversation intrigante qui se déroulait à la table voisine.

15

gagner, encaisser

to receive income through employment 
Transitive: to take in income
Exemples
The small business started to take in significant profits after a successful marketing campaign. 

La petite entreprise a commencé à encaisser des bénéfices significatifs après une campagne marketing réussie.

16

arrêter, appréhender

to arrest someone 
Exemples
The police took him in for questioning. 

La police l'a arrêté pour interrogatoire.

17

inspirer, aspirer

to breathe air, smoke, or another substance into the lungs 
Exemples
He took in a deep breath before speaking. 
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