take
take
teɪk
teik
British pronunciation
/teɪk/

Definizione e significato di "take"in inglese

to take
01

prendere

to reach for something and hold it
Transitive: to take sth
to take definition and meaning
example
Esempi
She took the cookie I offered her and thanked me.
Lei ha preso il biscotto che le ho offerto e mi ha ringraziato.
1.1

prendere, colpire

(particularly of illness) to abruptly affect, afflict, or strike someone
Transitive: to take sb
to take definition and meaning
example
Esempi
He was taken with a severe case of asthma during the summer.
È stato preso da un grave caso di asma durante l'estate.
1.2

misurare, controllare

to measure or examine the rate, amount, level, etc. of something
Transitive: to take the rate of something
example
Esempi
She needs to take the temperature of the oven before baking the cake.
Deve prendere la temperatura del forno prima di cuocere la torta.
1.3

prendere

to select or choose out of other available alternatives
Transitive: to take a particular option
to take definition and meaning
example
Esempi
They took the cheaper option for their flight tickets.
Hanno scelto l'opzione più economica per i loro biglietti aerei.
1.4

scattare, catturare

to capture an image of someone or something
Transitive: to take an image
example
Esempi
During the vacation, he made it a point to take pictures of the scenic landscapes.
Durante le vacanze, si è impegnato a scattare foto dei paesaggi pittoreschi.
1.5

prendere, spogliare

to rob, dispossess, or deprive someone of something
Transitive: to take sth
example
Esempi
The disease took her ability to walk, leaving her wheelchair-bound.
La malattia ha tolto la sua capacità di camminare, lasciandola su una sedia a rotelle.
1.6

prendere

to capture a place and obtain control over it
Transitive: to take a place
example
Esempi
The warlord sought to take the neighboring villages to expand his territory and influence.
Il signore della guerra cercò di prendere i villaggi vicini per espandere il suo territorio e la sua influenza.
1.7

prendere, acquistare

to rent or purchase something
Transitive: to take sth
to take definition and meaning
example
Esempi
We decided to take the apartment because it was in a good location.
Abbiamo deciso di prendere l'appartamento perché era in una buona posizione.
1.8

abbonarsi a, prendere

to purchase a type of publication regularly, especially a magazine or newspaper
Dialectbritish flagBritish
Transitive: to take a particular publication
example
Esempi
The company takes the Wall Street Journal to stay updated on business news.
L'azienda acquista il Wall Street Journal per rimanere aggiornata sulle notizie aziendali.
1.9

prendere, estrarre

to get or derive from a specific source
Transitive: to take sth | to take sth from a source
example
Esempi
The dish takes its name from the region where it originated.
Il piatto prende il nome dalla regione da cui ha avuto origine.
1.10

prendere, annotare

to record or write down information, typically for future reference or use
Transitive: to take information
to take definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The receptionist took my details for the visitor log before granting access to the building.
Il receptionist ha preso i miei dati per il registro dei visitatori prima di concedere l'accesso all'edificio.
02

prendere

to move or carry a thing or person from one location to a different one
Transitive: to take sth | to take sth somewhere
to take definition and meaning
example
Esempi
We need to take the car to the mechanic for an oil change.
Dobbiamo portare l'auto dal meccanico per un cambio d'olio.
2.1

prendere

to use a particular route or means of transport in order to go somewhere
Transitive: to take a route or means of transport | to take a route or means of transport somewhere
to take definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Take the second exit after the traffic light.
Prendi la seconda uscita dopo il semaforo.
2.2

prendere

to accompany someone to a specific place, particularly in order to lead or guide them
Transitive: to take sb somewhere
to take definition and meaning
example
Esempi
She 'll take you to the hospital since you're not feeling well.
Lei ti porterà all'ospedale dato che non ti senti bene.
2.3

portare, condurre

to bring someone or something into a particular state, level, situation, or condition
Transitive: to take sb/sth to a state or level
example
Esempi
He has the vision to take the company to the next level.
Ha la visione per portare l'azienda al livello successivo.
03

assumere

to consume a drug, medication, or substance in a specified manner, such as swallowing, inhaling, or injecting
Transitive: to take medicine
to take definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The asthmatic patient needs to take the inhaler as soon as they experience shortness of breath.
Il paziente asmatico deve prendere l'inalatore non appena avverte mancanza di respiro.
04

volerci, metterci

to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen
Transitive: to take some time
to take definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Mastering a musical instrument can take years of practice and dedication.
4.1

richiedere, necessitare

to require a specific person or thing in order to function, happen, or be done
Transitive: to take a quality or a qualified person
Ditransitive: to take sb/sth to do sth
example
Esempi
Fixing the car engine issue will take a qualified mechanic.
Riparare il problema al motore dell'auto richiederà un meccanico qualificato.
4.2

prendere, ospitare

to have the capacity or space for a specific number or amount of people or things
Transitive: to take a number of things or people
example
Esempi
The refrigerator is spacious and can take a substantial amount of groceries.
Il frigorifero è spazioso e può contenere una quantità sostanziale di generi alimentari.
4.3

vestire

to wear a particular size of clothes, shoes, or any complementary article
Transitive: to take a particular size
example
Esempi
She picked out a pair of sandals, confident in the fact that she always takes a size 7 in summer shoes.
Ha scelto un paio di sandali, sicura del fatto che lei prende sempre una taglia 37 nelle scarpe estive.
05

prendere

to remove something or someone from a specific place
Transitive: to take sth
example
Esempi
The waiter took the empty plates from the table.
Il cameriere ha tolto i piatti vuoti dal tavolo.
5.1

sottrarre, togliere

to subtract a particular number from another
Ditransitive: to take a number from a larger number
to take definition and meaning
example
Esempi
If we take 8 away from 20, we get 12.
Se togliamo 8 da 20, otteniamo 12.
06

prendere, accettare

to receive something or someone willingly or accept something that someone has offered
Transitive: to take something offered
example
Esempi
I 'll take the job offer if it comes with a good salary.
Accetterò l'offerta di lavoro se viene con un buon stipendio.
6.1

prendere, usare

used for introducing someone or something as an instance or example
Transitive: to take sb/sth | to take sb/sth as an example
example
Esempi
Take the recent natural disaster as a reminder of the fragility of our planet.
Prendi il recente disastro naturale come un promemoria della fragilità del nostro pianeta.
6.2

prendere, interpretare

to interpret or understand something in a specific way
Transitive: to take sth in a specific manner
example
Esempi
Mary took his gesture as a sincere apology.
Mary ha preso il suo gesto come un sincero scuse.
6.3

subire, sopportare

to experience, endure, or be influenced by something
Transitive: to take the impact or toll of something
example
Esempi
The hiker took the force of the storm while stranded in the wilderness, enduring harsh weather conditions.
L'escursionista ha sopportato la forza della tempesta mentre era bloccato nella natura selvaggia, resistendo a dure condizioni meteorologiche.
6.4

prendere

to have or show a particular feeling, opinion, or reaction
Transitive: to take a reaction or opinion | to take a reaction or opinion in sth | to take a reaction or opinion to sb/sth | to take a reaction or opinion at sth
example
Esempi
They take the view that everyone should have access to healthcare.
Loro assumono il punto di vista che tutti dovrebbero avere accesso all'assistenza sanitaria.
6.5

conquistare, vincere

to accomplish or obtain by victory
Transitive: to take an accomplishment
example
Esempi
The gymnast 's flawless routine allowed her to take the gold medal in the national championship.
La routine impeccabile della ginnasta le ha permesso di conquistare la medaglia d'oro nel campionato nazionale.
6.6

superare, attraversare

to go over, through, or around some obstacle
Transitive: to take an obstacle
example
Esempi
The gymnast took the balance beam gracefully, executing a series of intricate moves.
Il ginnasta ha preso la trave con grazia, eseguendo una serie di movimenti intricati.
6.7

tollerare

to be able to tolerate, endure, or bear something
Transitive: to take a condition or experience
example
Esempi
Her constant complaining is something I find hard to take.
Le sue lamentele costanti sono qualcosa che trovo difficile da sopportare.
6.8

prendere, assumere

to be or start to be in a specific position, state or form
Transitive: to take a specific form or state
example
Esempi
The negotiation is expected to take the shape of a collaborative partnership between the two companies.
Si prevede che la negoziazione prenda la forma di una partnership collaborativa tra le due aziende.
6.9

cogliere, approfittare

to act on or make use of an opportunity
Transitive: to take an opportunity
example
Esempi
The athlete took the chance to break the world record during the competition, pushing himself to the limit.
L'atleta ha colto l'occasione per battere il record mondiale durante la competizione, spingendosi al limite.
07

prendere, fare

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
Transitive: to take sth
example
Esempi
He needed to take a nap to recharge his energy.
Aveva bisogno di fare un pisolino per ricaricare le energie.
08

portare

to study a particular subject in school, university, etc.
Transitive: to take a particular subject | to take a course or degree in a particular subject | to take a course or degree on a particular subject
example
Esempi
I 'm excited to take a workshop on digital marketing to enhance my skills in the field.
Sono entusiasta di seguire un workshop sul marketing digitale per migliorare le mie competenze nel settore.
09

tenere, insegnare

to be the one who teaches a class
Transitive: to take a class | to take sb for a class
example
Esempi
Dr. Martinez takes the introductory biology class for freshmen.
Il Dr. Martinez tiene il corso introduttivo di biologia per i matricole.
10

prendere, confondere

to assume someone or something to be a particular person or thing, particularly mistakenly
Transitive: to take sb/sth for sb/sth
Ditransitive: to take sb/sth to do sth
example
Esempi
Observing his confident demeanor, many initially took the intern to be the manager.
Osservando il suo portamento sicuro, molti inizialmente presero l'interno per il manager.
11

prendere, richiedere

(grammar) to require or have something as part of the composition that is appropriate
Transitive: to take an expression or part of speech
example
Esempi
" Believe " often takes the preposition " in " when expressing faith or confidence in a concept.
Prendere spesso richiede la preposizione "in" quando esprime fede o fiducia in un concetto.
12

radicare, germogliare

(of plants, seeds, etc.) to start to grow or take root
Intransitive
example
Esempi
I transplanted some rosemary from my friend 's garden, and it has taken nicely in the well-draining soil.
Ho trapiantato un po' di rosmarino dal giardino del mio amico, e ha attecchito bene nel terreno ben drenante.
13

avere effetto

to work successfully or have a positive effect
Intransitive
example
Esempi
The transplanted kidney began to take, and the patient showed signs of improvement.
Il rene trapiantato ha iniziato a prendere, e il paziente ha mostrato segni di miglioramento.
14

dirigere, prendere

to direct something in a specific direction
Transitive: to take a direction
example
Esempi
To reach their destination, the hikers needed to take a left turn at the fork in the trail.
Per raggiungere la loro destinazione, gli escursionisti dovevano svoltare a sinistra alla biforcazione del sentiero.
15

prendere, accettare

to consume or accept a particular food or beverage
Transitive: to take a particular food or beverage
example
Esempi
Would you like to take honey or sugar with your herbal tea?
Vorresti prendere miele o zucchero con la tua tisana?
16

sostenere, presentarsi a

to participate in a specific examination or assessment
Transitive: to take a specific examination
example
Esempi
Before starting the new job, employees are often asked to take a skills assessment.
Prima di iniziare il nuovo lavoro, ai dipendenti viene spesso chiesto di sostenere una valutazione delle competenze.
17

prendere, adottare

to use a specific plan or method to deal with a situation or reach a goal
Transitive: to take an action or approach
example
Esempi
The coach advised the players to take a more aggressive strategy in the second half of the game.
L'allenatore ha consigliato ai giocatori di adottare una strategia più aggressiva nella seconda metà della partita.
18

prendere, accogliere

to show a particular reaction to someone or something
Transitive: to take information or ideas in a specific manner
example
Esempi
She took the rejection gracefully and did n't let it affect her self-esteem.
Lei ha preso il rifiuto con grazia e non ha permesso che influisse sulla sua autostima.
19

utilizzare, consumare

(of machines) to utilize a specific substance or fuel for operation
Transitive: to take a source of energy or fuel
example
Esempi
The coffee maker is programmed to take coffee pods for brewing individual servings.
La macchina del caffè è programmata per utilizzare cialde di caffè per preparare porzioni individuali.
20

calciare, eseguire

(of a sports player) to kick, throw, or initiate play from a specified position
Transitive: to take a kick or throw
example
Esempi
With the score tied, the team relied on their experienced captain to take the corner kick and create a goal-scoring opportunity.
Con il punteggio in parità, la squadra ha contato sul suo capitano esperto per prendere il calcio d'angolo e creare un'opportunità di gol.
21

condurre, officiare

to be the one who leads a religious service
Transitive: to take a religious service
example
Esempi
Imam Ahmed will take the Friday sermon at the mosque.
L'imam Ahmed terrà il sermone del venerdì nella moschea.
22

raccogliere, prendere

to gather people's opinions using methods like voting, polling, or surveying
Transitive: to take public opinion
example
Esempi
The government agency took a poll to gather public opinions on environmental conservation initiatives.
L'agenzia governativa ha preso un sondaggio per raccogliere opinioni pubbliche sulle iniziative di conservazione ambientale.
23

incassare, guadagnare

(of businesses, shops, etc.) to earn or receive a specified amount of money from customers
Transitive: to take an amount of money
example
Esempi
The popcorn stand took $ 20 during the movie night at the park.
Il chiosco dei popcorn ha incassato 20 $ durante la serata cinematografica nel parco.
24

prendere, accettare

to allow someone to become a part of a particular group or receive a service
Transitive: to take sb/sth
example
Esempi
The daycare ca n't take any more children until additional staff is hired.
L'asilo nido non può accettare altri bambini finché non viene assunto personale aggiuntivo.
25

prendere, scopare

to engage in a sexual act with someone
Transitive: to take sb
example
Esempi
After a romantic evening, Michael took Emily in a moment of shared desire.
Dopo una serata romantica, Michael prese Emily in un momento di desiderio condiviso.
26

prendere, catturare

to capture and confine someone against their will
Transitive: to take sb
example
Esempi
The police took the suspect into custody.
La polizia ha preso il sospettato in custodia.
27

prendere, assumere

to accept responsibility and lead a situation or task
Transitive: to take a position of authority
example
Esempi
After the manager resigned, Sarah had to take charge of the project to ensure its successful completion.
Dopo le dimissioni del manager, Sarah ha dovuto prendere in carico il progetto per assicurarne il completamento con successo.
28

battere, sconfiggere

to defeat someone in a competition
Transitive: to take a rival or opponent
example
Esempi
The determined basketball team worked together to take their opponents in a closely contested match.
La determinata squadra di basket ha lavorato insieme per battere i suoi avversari in una partita molto combattuta.
29

rifugiarsi, mettersi al riparo

to find a safe and peaceful place, especially in challenging situations or emergencies
Transitive: to take a safe place
example
Esempi
The weary traveler was grateful to find a quiet inn to take refuge for the night.
Il viaggiatore stanco era grato di trovare una locanda tranquilla per rifugiarsi per la notte.
30

prendere, usare

to use or have available for use
Transitive: to take sth
example
Esempi
To start the recipe, take three eggs and beat them until fluffy before adding to the batter.
Per iniziare la ricetta, prendi tre uova e sbattile fino a quando non saranno spumose prima di aggiungerle all'impasto.
31

prendere, accettare

to accept and commit to a specific responsibility or promise
Transitive: to take a responsibility or promise
example
Esempi
In the academic community, professors often take a commitment to foster a positive learning environment.
Nella comunità accademica, i professori spesso assumono l'impegno di favorire un ambiente di apprendimento positivo.
32

prendere, catturare

(in chess) to remove an opponent's piece from the board by moving one's own piece to its position
Transitive: to take a chess piece
example
Esempi
The opening move involves taking the central pawn with the queen, establishing control early in the game.
La mossa di apertura prevede di prendere il pedone centrale con la regina, stabilendo il controllo all'inizio del gioco.
33

accettare, prendere

to accept a certain form of payment or compensation
Transitive: to take a form of payment
example
Esempi
Does the store take cash for small purchases?
Il negozio accetta contanti per piccoli acquisti?
34

lasciar entrare, permettere l'ingresso di

to allow the entry of a substance
Transitive: to take sth
example
Esempi
The cracked windshield was taking the cold wind during the drive.
Il parabrezza incrinato lasciava entrare il vento freddo durante la guida.
35

portare via, causare la perdita di vite

to cause the loss of lives
Transitive: to take sb
example
Esempi
The earthquake took the inhabitants of the small village, leaving devastation in its wake.
Il terremoto ha preso gli abitanti del piccolo villaggio, lasciando devastazione al suo passaggio.
36

partecipare, assistere a

to participate in a certain event
Transitive: to take an event or meeting
example
Esempi
The employees were required to take a webinar on cybersecurity to enhance their awareness.
Ai dipendenti è stato richiesto di seguire un webinar sulla cybersecurity per aumentare la loro consapevolezza.
01

ripresa

a single recording of a scene or shot in theater or film
02

ricavo, guadagno

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
03

mostra

the idea or opinion that is formed about something or the way one thinks of a situation
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