Take in (something) take (something) in
To make something smaller.The tailor took in the waist of my suit pants and now they fit much better.
Take in (something) take (something) in
To go and see or visit something.We decided to take in a movie last night.
Take in (someone) take (someone) in
To take someone to a police station for processing.The police took the man in for questioning.
Take in (someone) take (someone) in
To decieve someone, to fool someone.The bad lawyer took in many people and took much of their money.
Take in (someone) take (someone) in
To let someone come in, to admit someone.The farmer took the couple in for the night after their car stopped working.
Take in money take money in
To receive or get money.We were able to take in a lot of money at the charity auction.
Take ill
To become sick.The woman took ill during her holiday and spent most of the time in her hotel.
Take effect
To become legally operative, to begin.The new traffic laws took effect early last month.
Take down
1. To remove something from an elevated place. I took down the picture in order to change the frame. 2. To write or record something that is... Read more →
Take charge of (someone or something)
To take control of someone or something.The new supervisor quickly took charge of the staff in the fast food restaurant.