take in
take
teɪk
teik
in
ɪn
in
British pronunciation
/tˈeɪk ˈɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "take in"in English

to take in
[phrase form: take]
01

to comprehend something

Transitive: to take in a concept or content
to take in definition and meaning
example
Examples
Take the details in carefully; they are crucial for the task.
02

to accept someone or something into one's family or home

Transitive: to take in sb/sth
to take in definition and meaning
example
Examples
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
to take in definition and meaning
example
Examples
The scientist took in the details of the microscopic organisms under the microscope.
04

to include or make something a part of a broader context or entity

Transitive: to take in sth
to take in definition and meaning
example
Examples
Let's take the new findings in and add them to our research.
05

to provide a place for someone to stay temporarily

Transitive: to take in sb
example
Examples
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
Examples
The magician took the audience in with his incredible sleight of hand.
07

to accept or emotionally process something

Transitive: to take in a situation
example
Examples
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
Examples
The charity event aims to take in funds for children in need.
09

to visit a place or attend an event for entertainment

Transitive: to take in a place or an event
example
Examples
While in Paris, they made sure to take in the iconic Eiffel Tower and enjoy the city's culinary delights.
10

to adjust the size of clothes to make them smaller

Transitive: to take in clothes
example
Examples
The tailor will take the measurements and take the coat in for a better fit.
11

to consume certain types of food as part of one's diet

Transitive: to take in food
example
Examples
She always takes in a nutritious salad with her lunch.
12

to absorb a substance

Transitive: to take in a substance
example
Examples
The sponge took in the spilled paint, preventing it from spreading on the floor.
13

(of a boat or ship) to become flooded with water

Transitive: to take in water
example
Examples
A collision with an iceberg caused the Titanic to take in water rapidly.
14

to unintentionally hear parts of a conversation, typically without the speakers' awareness.

Transitive: to take in parts of a conversation
example
Examples
She could n't help but take in the intriguing conversation happening at the nearby table.
15

to receive income through employment

Transitive: to take in income
example
Examples
The small business started to take in significant profits after a successful marketing campaign.
16

to arrest someone

example
Examples
The police took him in for questioning.
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