Take

Take

1. take a risk (to do something that may result in loss, failure, etc. ) Every time you invest money, you're taking a risk

2. take decision ( to make an important and official decision) The government has taken a decision to withdraw all troops.

3. take seriously ( to treat someone or something as being very important and deserving attention or respect )

4. take after ( to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character ) He takes after his mother/his mother's side of the family.

5. take easy (rest, relax, or be calm ) You’d better take it easy until you feel better. Take it easy – don’t get mad.

6. take notice ( to give something your attention) Voters are beginning to take notice of him as a serious candidate.

7. take care of someone/something ​( to be responsible for someone or something ) I have to take care of my little sister this afternoon. ​ Take care of something also means to do whatever needs to be done in a situation: I was hoping a little money would take care of the problem.

8. take your time ( said to mean that you can spend as much time as you need in doing something, or that you should slow down ​\ disapproving to do something too slowly) The builders are really taking their time.

9. take advantage of someone ( ​to use someone's weakness to improve your situation ) Don't you realize that he's taking advantage of you and your money?

10. take part in something (​ to be actively involved in something with other people: ) All the children took part in the Thanksgiving play.

11. take sth up (to fill an amount of space or time:) This desk takes up too much room. Too much of this report is taken up with out-of-date numbers. Half the letter is taken up with her complaining about her neighbors. Most of the garage space is taken up with his music kit. (to start doing a particular job or activity) He's taken up the position of supervisor. [ + -ing verb ] Have you ever thought of taking up acting? Patti took up (= continued) the story where Sue had left off.

12. take place (​ to happen ) The story takes place in the 18th century.