to take in
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/tˈeɪk ˈɪn/
British pronunciation
/tˈeɪk ˈɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "take in"

to take in
[phrase form: take]
01

to comprehend something

Transitive: to take in a concept or content
to take in definition and meaning
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Take the details in carefully; they are crucial for the task.
Please take these guidelines in before starting the project.
02

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

Transitive: to take in sb/sth
to take in definition and meaning
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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.
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
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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.
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
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Let's take the new findings in and add them to our research.
They took the latest technology trends in and upgraded their software.
05

to provide a place for someone to stay temporarily

Transitive: to take in sb
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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.
06

to deceive someone, typically by presenting false information

Transitive: to take in sb
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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.
07

to accept or emotionally process something

Transitive: to take in a situation
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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.
08

to collect something, such as money or donations

Transitive: to take in sth
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The charity event aims to take in funds for children in need.
The organization works to take in contributions for local animal shelters.
09

to visit a place or attend an event for entertainment

Transitive: to take in a place or an event
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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.
10

to adjust the size of clothes to make them smaller

Transitive: to take in clothes
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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.
11

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

Transitive: to take in food
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She always takes in a nutritious salad with her lunch.
I usually take in a cup of herbal tea before bedtime.
12

to absorb a substance

Transitive: to take in a substance
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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.
13

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

Transitive: to take in water
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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.
14

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

Transitive: to take in parts of a conversation
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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.
15

to receive income through employment

Transitive: to take in income
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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.
16

to arrest someone

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The police took him in for questioning.
They finally had enough evidence to take the suspect in.
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