take in
Third Person
takes in
Present Participle
taking in
Past Tense
took in
Past Participle
taken in
1
to comprehend something
transitive
- Take the details in carefully; they are crucial for the task.
- Please take these guidelines in before starting the project.
- She could quickly take in new concepts during her studies.
- It took a moment for him to take in the complex instructions.
- The students struggled to take the extensive course material in.
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2
to accept someone or something into one's family or home
transitive
- The kind couple decided to take in the orphaned child and raise her as their own.
- We'll take the rescue dog in and give it a loving home.
- After much consideration, they chose to take the troubled teenager in and provide guidance and support.
- The family agreed to take the stray kitten in and care for it.
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3
to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details
transitive
- The scientist took in the details of the microscopic organisms under the microscope.
- It's important to take the entire scene in when conducting a thorough investigation.
- As the play started, the audience took in the elaborate set design.
- As the movie started, the audience took in the opening scene.
- The detective took in the surroundings of the crime scene.
4
to include or make something a part of a broader context or entity
transitive
- Let's take the new findings in and add them to our research.
- They took the latest technology trends in and upgraded their software.
- The professor encouraged students to take the cultural differences in while conducting their research.
- The comprehensive report takes all relevant factors in when analyzing the situation.
- Our goal is to take the diverse perspectives of the team in for better decision-making.
5
to provide a place for someone to stay temporarily
transitive
- We decided to take in our friends for the weekend to show them around the city.
- The hotel was kind enough to take us in when our flight got canceled.
- The generous family took the stranded hiker in until the rescue team arrived.
- The hostel agreed to take the backpackers in for a night when they missed their train.
- The bed and breakfast were willing to take the tourists in despite the last-minute reservation.
6
to deceive someone, typically by presenting false information
transitive
- The magician took the audience in with his incredible sleight of hand.
- She took in her friends with a convincing lie about where she had been all weekend.
- The fraudster took in several unsuspecting investors with promises of high returns.
- He was taken in by the fake job offer and ended up sending money to the scammer.
7
to accept or emotionally process something
transitive
- It took a while for him to take in the enormity of the situation.
- After the unexpected announcement, it was hard for them to take it in.
- The students struggled to take in the complexity of the scientific concept.
- It's challenging to take in the beauty of the landscape when you're in a hurry.
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to collect something, such as money or donations
transitive
- The charity event aims to take in funds for children in need.
- The organization works to take in contributions for local animal shelters.
- The food drive aims to take in non-perishable items for the local food bank.
- The online campaign hopes to take in pledges for a new community center.
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9
to visit a place or attend an event for entertainment
transitive
- While in Paris, they made sure to take in the iconic Eiffel Tower and enjoy the city's culinary delights.
- The tourists planned to take in the art museum and explore the historical landmarks.
- We should take in the local sights and attractions while we're visiting the new city.
- During their vacation, they decided to take in a Broadway show in New York City.
10
to adjust the size of clothes to make them smaller
transitive
- The tailor will take the measurements and take the coat in for a better fit.
- If the shirt is too big, you can easily take it in at the sides.
- After losing weight, she had to take in all of her skirts and dresses.
- The costume designer had to take in the jacket for the lead actor.
- I need to take these pants in; they're a bit too loose around the waist.
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to consume certain types of food as part of one's diet
transitive
- She always takes in a nutritious salad with her lunch.
- I usually take in a cup of herbal tea before bedtime.
- He takes in a daily dose of fresh fruits for a healthy diet.
- We took in a variety of sushi at the new restaurant downtown.
- Let's take in some homemade soup for lunch.
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12
to absorb a substance
transitive
- The sponge took in the spilled paint, preventing it from spreading on the floor.
- Certain plants have the ability to take in pollutants from the air.
- The paper towel quickly took the spilled ink in, preventing it from spreading.
- The sponge took the spilled juice in without leaving any visible stains.
- The dry soil quickly took in the water after the rain shower.
13
(of a boat or ship) to become flooded with water
transitive
- A collision with an iceberg caused the Titanic to take in water rapidly.
- The small boat began to take in water after hitting a submerged log.
- As the waves grew higher, the small boat took in water from all sides.
- The lifeboat took in water but managed to stay afloat.
- The ship took in more water than the pumps could handle.
14
to unintentionally hear parts of a conversation, typically without the speakers' awareness.
transitive
- She couldn't help but take in the intriguing conversation happening at the nearby table.
- The journalist skillfully took the interviewee's candid remarks in without revealing their presence.
- Huddled in the corner, I tried to take in snippets of the discussion happening across the room.
- Trying not to eavesdrop, she couldn't help but take in bits of the heated argument next door.
15
to receive income through employment
transitive
- The small business started to take in significant profits after a successful marketing campaign.
- The company's new product is expected to take a substantial market share in.
- I take in a decent salary working at the tech company.
- The business takes in a steady stream of revenue.
16
to arrest someone
- The police took him in for questioning.
- They finally had enough evidence to take the suspect in.
- "We're taking you in," the officer said.
- He was taken in on suspicion of robbery.
- The detective ordered his team to take the fugitive in.