Take care of (something)

To deal with something, to do what is necessary to accomplish something."Could you please take care of these letters while I make some phone... Read more →

Take care of (someone or something)

To look after or give attention to someone or something.You should take care of your health or you will become sick.

Take back (something) take (something) back

To return a bought or borrowed item to the place where you got it.I need to take back some books to the library.

Take back (something) take (something) back

To admit to making a wrong statement.The man was asked to take back what he had said about his boss.

Take attendance

To make a record of persons attending something.Our teacher always takes attendance when we arrive in the morning.

Take apart (something) take (something) apart

To separate the parts of something, to disassemble something.I took apart the watch easily but it never worked again.

Take an oath

To make an oath, to swear to something.I had to take an oath before I could answer questions at the public hearing.

Take an interest in (something)

To develop an interest in something.Recently, my cousin has taken an interest in fishing.

Take aim at (someone or something)

To aim a gun/camera/policy at someone or something, to focus one's attention at someone or something.The police plan to take aim at people who... Read more →

Take hold of (something)

To grasp something, to grip something with the hands.I took hold of the strap when I entered the train.