To get into one's possession by force, skill, or artifice. The thief managed to take the jewels without being noticed.
To remove something from a place. Please take the trash out before you leave.
To accept or receive something offered. She decided to take the job offer after much consideration.
To consume or ingest something, such as food or medicine. He needs to take his medication twice a day.
To capture or seize, especially in a game or competition. He took her queen early in the chess match.
To require or need a certain amount of time or resources. The project will take three months to complete.
To assume or adopt a particular attitude or position. She decided to take a firm stance on the issue.
To transport or carry someone or something from one place to another. Can you take me to the airport tomorrow?
To make or record (a measurement, picture, notes, etc.). The technician will take your blood pressure before the appointment.
To endure or tolerate (an unpleasant or challenging situation). She couldn't take the constant criticism anymore.
To subtract or deduct (a number or amount) from another. Take four from nine and you get five.
An amount of money received, especially by a business or during a particular event. The take from the charity event exceeded expectations.
A scene or sequence of sound or vision recorded at one time. The director was pleased with the first take of the scene.
A particular version or interpretation of something. Her take on the novel was quite different from mine.
The quantity or amount that is captured, collected, or received, especially of fish or money. The morning's take of salmon filled the entire cooler.