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taking

/ˈteɪ.kɪŋ/

taking after

Translations

takinggerund / present participle

/ˈteɪkɪŋ/

Used attributively, e.g. 'a taking smile' meaning ‘charming, attractive’.

Synonyms

takingnoun

takings

/ˈteɪ.kɪŋ/

взятие

The taking of the city was a significant event in the war.

Взятие города было значительным событием в войне.

захват

The taking of hostages is a serious crime.

Захват заложников является серьезным преступлением.

прием

The taking of medication should be done according to the doctor's instructions.

Прием лекарств должен осуществляться согласно указаниям врача.

сбор

The taking of samples is necessary for the experiment.

Сбор образцов необходим для эксперимента.

Additional translations

Synonyms

takeverb

taking

Gerund

took

Past Simple

taken

Past Participle

taking

Gerund

/teɪk/

брать

I will take the book from the shelf.

Я возьму книгу с полки.

занимать

This task will take a lot of time.

Эта задача займет много времени.

принимать

She decided to take the job offer.

Она решила принять предложение о работе.

воспринимать

He tends to take criticism personally.

Он склонен воспринимать критику лично.

захватывать

The army plans to take the city by dawn.

Армия планирует захватить город к рассвету.

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Definitions

takinggerund / present participle

(informal, dated) Attractive or appealing; charming.

She gave him a taking smile that brightened the room.

takingnoun

The act of seizing or capturing something.

The taking of the fortress was a significant victory for the army.

The act of acquiring or gaining possession of something.

The taking of the land was completed after the legal formalities.

(usually plural takings) The money earned or received by a business or at an event; revenue.

The café's takings have doubled since it started offering brunch.

The act of photographing, filming, or otherwise recording something.

The taking of photographs during the ceremony was not permitted.

takeverb

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.