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Collocations de 'Make- Take- Have' - Actions Physiques (Prendre)

Plongez dans les collocations anglaises avec 'Take' utilisées pour des actions physiques, comme 'take a bow' et 'take the pitch'.

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Verb Collocations With 'Make- Take- Have'
to [take] action

to do something in response to a particular situation, often to address a problem or achieve a goal

Ex: The company decided to take action by implementing new safety measures in the workplace. 
to [take] a bath

to wash the body in a tub filled with water

Ex: Young children often enjoy taking baths with their favorite bath toys. 
to [take] a bite

to eat a portion of food by cutting it or tearing it with the teeth

Ex: He was so hungry that he took a big bite of the pizza as soon as it arrived. 
to [take] a bow

to show appreciation for applause or recognition by lowering one's head or upper body, typically after a performance or achievement

Ex: The actor took a bow at the end of the play to thank the audience for their support. 
to [take] a call

to answer an incoming phone call

Ex: During the conference, she discreetly took a call from her client. 
to [take] exercise

to engage in physical activity, typically for the purpose of improving one's fitness, health, or overall well-being

Ex: Many people find it easier to take exercise when they have a workout partner for motivation. 
to [take] a look

to view or examine something briefly or casually

Ex: He took a look at his old yearbook from high school. 
to [take] a seat

to sit down or assume a sitting position

Ex: The students filed into the classroom and took their seats at their assigned desks. 
to [take] a shower

to wash the body using a flow of water from a showerhead

Ex: She takes a long, hot shower to unwind after a stressful day at work. 
to [take] a sip

to drink a small amount of liquid

Ex: The wine connoisseur advised us to take small sips and savor the flavor. 
to [take] a step

to move one foot forward or to change one's position by moving one's feet

Ex: He took a step forward to get a closer look at the painting hanging on the wall. 
to [take] a walk

to go outside and move on one's feet for pleasure or exercise

Ex: Whenever I feel stressed, I like to take a walk in the park to calm down. 
to [take] a sideswipe from {sb}

to receive an unexpected and often indirect criticism or insult

Ex: She often takes sideswipes from her coworkers because of her unconventional ideas. 
to [take] a sideswipe at {sb/sth}

to direct an insult or criticism toward someone or something, often in an indirect manner

Ex: In her presentation, she managed to take a sideswipe at the competitor's product without mentioning it by name. 
to [take] a flight

to board an aircraft and travel from one place to another

Ex: She has to take a flight to attend the business conference in Chicago. 
to [take] a turn

to change one's direction while traveling, walking, or navigating a path

Ex: He took a wrong turn and ended up in an unfamiliar neighborhood. 
to [take] the trick

(in card games such as bridge and Spades) to win a round by playing the highest-value card among those played by all participants in that round

Ex: The declarer skillfully finessed the opponent's cards, enabling them to take the critical trick and secure the contract. 
to [take] the wicket

(of a bowler in cricket) to successfully get a batsman out

Ex: In a stunning performance, the young cricketer took six wickets in a single over. 
to [take] the pitch

(of a batter in baseball or softball) to let the thrown ball go by without attempting to hit it

Ex: The coach advised the players to take pitches early in the game to assess the opposing pitcher's strategy. 
to [take|have] a ride

to travel a distance, typically in a vehicle, such as a car, bicycle, or train

Ex: Let's take a ride on the steam train. 
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