take
take
teɪk
teik
British pronunciation
/teɪk/

Definition och betydelse av "take"på engelska

to take
01

ta, gripa

to reach for something and hold it
Transitive: to take sth
to take definition and meaning
example
Exempel
Please take my hand as we cross the street.
Snälla, ta min hand när vi korsar gatan.
1.1

gripa, drabba

(particularly of illness) to abruptly affect, afflict, or strike someone
Transitive: to take sb
to take definition and meaning
example
Exempel
The heart attack took him while he was out jogging.
Hjärtattacken drabbade honom medan han var ute och jogga.
1.2

mäta, kontrollera

to measure or examine the rate, amount, level, etc. of something
Transitive: to take the rate of something
example
Exempel
The doctor will take your blood pressure during your appointment.
Läkaren kommer att mäta ditt blodtryck under din tid.
1.3

ta, välja

to select or choose out of other available alternatives
Transitive: to take a particular option
to take definition and meaning
example
Exempel
She took the shorter route to get to the destination quicker.
Hon tog den kortare vägen för att komma fram snabbare.
1.4

ta, fånga

to capture an image of someone or something
Transitive: to take an image
example
Exempel
We gathered to take a group photo to commemorate the special occasion.
Vi samlades för att ta en gruppbild för att fira den speciella händelsen.
1.5

ta, beröva

to rob, dispossess, or deprive someone of something
Transitive: to take sth
example
Exempel
The burglars took the jewelry from the safe in the house.
Inbrottstjuvar tog smyckena från kassaskåpet i huset.
1.6

ta, erövra

to capture a place and obtain control over it
Transitive: to take a place
example
Exempel
The invaders planned to take the coastal town and establish a strategic base for further operations.
Invandrarna planerade att ta den kustnära staden och upprätta en strategisk bas för ytterligare operationer.
1.7

ta, köpa

to rent or purchase something
Transitive: to take sth
to take definition and meaning
example
Exempel
They took a car from the rental agency for their road trip.
De hyrde en bil från uthyrningsfirman för sin roadtrip.
1.8

prenumerera på, ta

to purchase a type of publication regularly, especially a magazine or newspaper
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Transitive: to take a particular publication
example
Exempel
We take this magazine every month because it has great recipes.
Vi tar den här tidskriften varje månad eftersom den har fantastiska recept.
1.9

ta, hämta

to get or derive from a specific source
Transitive: to take sth | to take sth from a source
example
Exempel
She took her strength and courage from her family's support.
Hon hämtade sin styrka och mod från sin familjs stöd.
1.10

ta, anteckna

to record or write down information, typically for future reference or use
Transitive: to take information
to take definition and meaning
example
Exempel
The receptionist took my payment details for the hotel reservation.
Receptionisten tog mina betalningsuppgifter för hotellbokningen.
02

ta, bära

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
Exempel
They need to take their luggage to the airport for the flight.
De måste ta sitt bagage till flygplatsen för flyget.
2.1

ta, använda

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
Exempel
Take the bridge across the river to the other side.
Ta bron över floden till andra sidan.
2.2

ta, följa

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
Exempel
She took her brother to the museum to show him the new exhibit.
Hon tog sin bror till museet för att visa honom den nya utställningen.
2.3

ta, leda

to bring someone or something into a particular state, level, situation, or condition
Transitive: to take sb/sth to a state or level
example
Exempel
The scandal took the company to the brink of bankruptcy.
Skandalen förde företaget till randen av konkurs.
03

ta, intar

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
Exempel
She hesitated before deciding to take the flu shot to protect herself from the seasonal virus.
Hon tvekade innan hon bestämde sig för att ta influensavaccinet för att skydda sig mot den säsongsbundna viruset.
04

ta, kräva

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
Exempel
The repair work on the car is estimated to take at least a couple of days.
4.1

kräva, behöva

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
Exempel
Achieving work-life balance takes careful planning and prioritization.
Att uppnå balans mellan arbete och privatliv kräver noggrann planering och prioritering.
4.2

ta, rymma

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
Exempel
The venue can take a maximum of 100 guests for the wedding reception.
Platsen kan ta emot maximalt 100 gäster för bröllopsreceptionen.
4.3

bära, ta

to wear a particular size of clothes, shoes, or any complementary article
Transitive: to take a particular size
example
Exempel
What size sneakers do you usually take?
Vilken storlek på sneakers tar du vanligtvis?
05

ta, ta bort

to remove something or someone from a specific place
Transitive: to take sth
example
Exempel
The decorations must be taken down after the party.
Dekorationerna måste tas ner efter festen.
5.1

subtrahera, dra bort

to subtract a particular number from another
Ditransitive: to take a number from a larger number
to take definition and meaning
example
Exempel
Take two from twelve and you're left with ten.
Ta två från tolv och du har tio kvar.
06

ta, acceptera

to receive something or someone willingly or accept something that someone has offered
Transitive: to take something offered
example
Exempel
She took the gift from her friend with gratitude.
Hon tog presenten från sin vän med tacksamhet.
6.1

ta, använda

used for introducing someone or something as an instance or example
Transitive: to take sb/sth | to take sb/sth as an example
example
Exempel
Take the new employee, for instance, who has already made a positive impact.
Ta den nya anställda till exempel, som redan har gjort en positiv inverkan.
6.2

ta, tolka

to interpret or understand something in a specific way
Transitive: to take sth in a specific manner
example
Exempel
They took his criticism as a personal attack.
De tog hans kritik som en personlig attack.
6.3

uppleva, uthärda

to experience, endure, or be influenced by something
Transitive: to take the impact or toll of something
example
Exempel
The car took the impact of the collision, resulting in significant damage to the front end.
Bilen tog emot stöten från kollisionen, vilket resulterade i betydande skador på framsidan.
6.4

ta, visa

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
Exempel
She took offense at his rude comments.
Hon tog anstöt av hans oförskämda kommentarer.
6.5

vinna, erövra

to accomplish or obtain by victory
Transitive: to take an accomplishment
example
Exempel
Despite tough competition, the young pianist 's outstanding performance allowed her to take the top spot in the regional music competition.
Trots hård konkurrens gjorde den unga pianisten enastående prestation det möjligt för henne att ta första plats i den regionala musiktävlingen.
6.6

ta sig över, passera

to go over, through, or around some obstacle
Transitive: to take an obstacle
example
Exempel
The mountain climber skillfully took the challenging ascent, navigating through rocky terrain.
Bergsbestigaren skickligt tog den utmanande uppstigningen, navigerade genom klippig terräng.
6.7

uthärda, tåla

to be able to tolerate, endure, or bear something
Transitive: to take a condition or experience
example
Exempel
The teacher is patient, but she ca n't take constant disruptions in the classroom.
Läraren är tålmodig, men hon kan inte tåla ständiga störningar i klassrummet.
6.8

ta, antaga

to be or start to be in a specific position, state or form
Transitive: to take a specific form or state
example
Exempel
The vacant land will take the form of a community park with playgrounds and green spaces.
Den tomma marken kommer att ta formen av en gemenskapspark med lekplatser och grönytor.
6.9

gripa, utnyttja

to act on or make use of an opportunity
Transitive: to take an opportunity
example
Exempel
When the unexpected job opening was announced, Sarah decided to take the opportunity and apply for the position.
När det oväntade jobbet meddelades, bestämde sig Sarah för att ta tillfället i akt och ansöka om tjänsten.
07

ta, göra

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
Transitive: to take sth
example
Exempel
She decided to take a swim in the pool after a long day.
Hon bestämde sig för att ta ett dopp i poolen efter en lång dag.
08

studera, ta

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
Exempel
To broaden her knowledge in business, she decided to take a specialization in marketing.
För att bredda sina kunskaper inom företagande bestämde hon sig för att ta en specialisering inom marknadsföring.
09

hålla, undervisa

to be the one who teaches a class
Transitive: to take a class | to take sb for a class
example
Exempel
Mrs. Rodriguez takes us for Spanish on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Fru Rodriguez håller i spanska på tisdagar och torsdagar.
10

ta, förväxla

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
Exempel
At first glance, I took the small creature for a mouse, but upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a shrew.
Vid första anblicken tog jag den lilla varelsen för en mus, men vid närmare inspektion visade det sig vara en näbbmus.
11

ta, kräva

(grammar) to require or have something as part of the composition that is appropriate
Transitive: to take an expression or part of speech
example
Exempel
The verb " consist " takes the preposition " of " when describing the components that make up something.
Verbet « consist » tar prepositionen « of » när det beskriver de komponenter som utgör något.
12

slå rot, gro

(of plants, seeds, etc.) to start to grow or take root
Intransitive
example
Exempel
The orchard 's grafts took well, and young fruit trees started to grow in the carefully tended rows.
Trädgårdens ympningar tog väl, och unga fruktträd började växa i de omsorgsfullt skötta raderna.
13

fungera, ta

to work successfully or have a positive effect
Intransitive
example
Exempel
The new therapy seems to be taking, as patients are reporting significant improvement in their symptoms.
Den nya terapin verkar ta, eftersom patienterna rapporterar en betydande förbättring av sina symtom.
14

riktning, ta

to direct something in a specific direction
Transitive: to take a direction
example
Exempel
The dog eagerly responded to its owner 's command to take a left at the crossroads during their walk.
Hunden svarade ivrigt på sin ägares kommando att svänga vänster vid korsningen under deras promenad.
15

ta, acceptera

to consume or accept a particular food or beverage
Transitive: to take a particular food or beverage
example
Exempel
Would you like a slice of cake? No thanks, I 'll just take a cup of coffee.
Vill du ha en bit tårta? Nej tack, jag tar bara en kopp kaffe.
16

ta, delta i

to participate in a specific examination or assessment
Transitive: to take a specific examination
example
Exempel
Candidates must take a series of aptitude tests as part of the job application.
Kandidaterna måste göra en serie lämplighetstester som en del av jobbansökan.
17

ta, antaga

to use a specific plan or method to deal with a situation or reach a goal
Transitive: to take an action or approach
example
Exempel
Recognizing the need for innovation, the company decided to take a more creative approach to product development.
Med insikt om behovet av innovation beslutade företaget att ta en mer kreativ ansats till produktutveckling.
18

ta, ta emot

to show a particular reaction to someone or something
Transitive: to take information or ideas in a specific manner
example
Exempel
The politician took the criticism in a diplomatic manner, addressing the concerns raised by the opposition.
Politikern tog kritiken på ett diplomatiskt sätt och tog itu med de farhågor som oppositionen hade framfört.
19

använda, förbruka

(of machines) to utilize a specific substance or fuel for operation
Transitive: to take a source of energy or fuel
example
Exempel
The new heating system is designed to take solar energy for more eco-friendly operation.
Det nya värmesystemet är utformat för att använda solenergi för mer miljövänlig drift.
20

sparka, utföra

(of a sports player) to kick, throw, or initiate play from a specified position
Transitive: to take a kick or throw
example
Exempel
The corner kick was perfectly taken, and the tall forward headed the ball into the goal.
Hörnan var perfekt tagen, och den långa anfallaren nickade in bollen i mål.
21

leda, förestå

to be the one who leads a religious service
Transitive: to take a religious service
example
Exempel
Sister Maria often takes the midweek Bible study at the community center.
Syster Maria leder ofta bibelstudiet mitt i veckan på communitycentret.
22

samla, ta

to gather people's opinions using methods like voting, polling, or surveying
Transitive: to take public opinion
example
Exempel
The student council took a vote to decide on the theme for the school dance.
Elevrådet tog en omröstning för att bestämma temat för skoldansen.
23

tjäna, ta emot

(of businesses, shops, etc.) to earn or receive a specified amount of money from customers
Transitive: to take an amount of money
example
Exempel
The flower shop took € 50 on Valentine's Day from customers purchasing bouquets.
Blomsteraffären tjänade 50 € på Alla hjärtans dag från kunder som köpte buketter.
24

ta, acceptera

to allow someone to become a part of a particular group or receive a service
Transitive: to take sb/sth
example
Exempel
The art class can only take a limited number of students, so early registration is recommended.
Konstklassen kan bara ta emot ett begränsat antal elever, så tidig anmälan rekommenderas.
25

ta, knulla

to engage in a sexual act with someone
Transitive: to take sb
example
Exempel
In a consensual encounter, Jake and Olivia took one another, cherishing the depth of their connection.
I ett samtyckesmöte tog Jake och Olivia varandra, tog, och uppskattade djupet i deras förbindelse.
26

ta, fånga

to capture and confine someone against their will
Transitive: to take sb
example
Exempel
The invading forces took political leaders as prisoners to destabilize the government.
De invaderande styrkorna tog politiska ledare som fångar för att destabilisera regeringen.
27

ta, ta ansvar

to accept responsibility and lead a situation or task
Transitive: to take a position of authority
example
Exempel
The teacher had to take charge of the chaotic classroom to restore order and focus.
Läraren var tvungen att ta hand om det kaotiska klassrummet för att återställa ordning och fokus.
28

besegra, slå

to defeat someone in a competition
Transitive: to take a rival or opponent
example
Exempel
Despite being the smaller boxer, he used his speed and agility to take his formidable opponent.
Trots att han var den mindre boxaren, använde han sin snabbhet och smidighet för att besegra sin formidable motståndare.
29

söka skydd, ta skydd

to find a safe and peaceful place, especially in challenging situations or emergencies
Transitive: to take a safe place
example
Exempel
The frightened bird took refuge in the bushes to escape the approaching predator.
Den skrämda fågeln tog sin tillflykt i buskarna för att undkomma den närma sig rovdjuret.
30

ta, använda

to use or have available for use
Transitive: to take sth
example
Exempel
To assemble the sandwich, take two slices of bread and spread mayonnaise on one side.
För att montera smörgåsen, ta två skivor bröd och breda majonnäs på en sida.
31

ta, acceptera

to accept and commit to a specific responsibility or promise
Transitive: to take a responsibility or promise
example
Exempel
Upon joining the military, recruits take the oath of allegiance, affirming their commitment to defend the country.
När de går med i militären avlägger rekryterna trohetseden, där de bekräftar sitt åtagande att försvara landet.
32

ta, slå

(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
Exempel
After careful consideration, Black takes the pawn with the queen, setting the stage for an upcoming attack.
Efter noggrant övervägande tar Svart bonden med damen och sätter scenen för en kommande attack.
33

acceptera, ta

to accept a certain form of payment or compensation
Transitive: to take a form of payment
example
Exempel
Unfortunately, the taxi only takes cash payments.
Tyvärr tar taxin bara emot kontanta betalningar.
34

låta komma in, tillåta inträde

to allow the entry of a substance
Transitive: to take sth
example
Exempel
The tent had a tear, and it was taking sand from the windy beach.
Tältet hade en reva, och det tog sand från den blåsiga stranden.
35

ta, orsaka förlust av liv

to cause the loss of lives
Transitive: to take sb
example
Exempel
The factory explosion took several workers, and the community mourned the loss of their colleagues.
Fabriksexplosionen tog flera arbetare, och samhället sörjde förlusten av sina kollegor.
36

delta, medverka

to participate in a certain event
Transitive: to take an event or meeting
example
Exempel
The professor asked the students to take a lecture by the visiting expert in the field.
Professorn bad studenterna att delta i en föreläsning av den besökande experten inom området.
01

tagning, plan

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

intäkt, vinst

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

intag, synvinkel

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