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to [take] {sb/sth} seriously
[Zinsdeel]
to consider someone or something as important or deserving of attention
Ex:
Collocaties met 'Nemen' voor 'Tijd, Verantwoordelijkheid of Lichaam'
Verken Engelse collocaties met 'Take' gebruikt voor het beschrijven van tijd, verantwoordelijkheid of lichaam met voorbeelden zoals 'take ages' en 'take charge'.
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to [take] the flank
[Zinsdeel]
to position oneself or others on the side of a group for protection or a strategic advantage, typically in a military context
Ex:
The
experienced
hikers
knew
to
take
the
flank
while
navigating
through
the
challenging
terrain
.
to [take] the time
[Zinsdeel]
to set aside a portion of time for a specific activity, task, or purpose
Ex:
In
the
morning
,
I
will
take
the
time
to
meditate
for
relaxation
and
mindfulness
.
![to [take] {one's} time](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44188/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [take] {one's} time")
to [take] {one's} time
[Zinsdeel]
to spend as much as time one needs on doing something without hurrying
Ex:
In
the
art gallery
,
visitors
can
take
their
time
to
appreciate
the
diverse
works
of
art
.
to [take] time
[Zinsdeel]
to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved
Ex:
Recovery
from
an
injury
can
take
time
and
physical therapy
.
to [take] a while
[Zinsdeel]
to require a period of time to happen, be completed, or do something
Ex:
Learning
a
new
skill
can
take
a
while
,
so
be
patient
with
yourself
.
to [take] ages
[Zinsdeel]
to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary
Ex:
She
took
ages
to
finish
her
intricate
artwork
.
to [take] drugs
[Zinsdeel]
to consume or use illegal substances, such as heroin or cocaine, by the use of mouth, injection, or inhalation
Ex:
The
person
took
drugs
to
commit
suicide
.
to [take] charge
[Zinsdeel]
to assume control or responsibility for something or someone
Ex:
They
will
take
charge
of
the
event
's
organization
,
ensuring
it
runs
smoothly
.
to [take] a complaint
[Zinsdeel]
to accept or receive an expression of dissatisfaction or criticism from a customer, client, etc. regarding a product, service, or experience
Ex:
![to [take] lightly](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/46143/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [take] lightly")
to [take] lightly
[Zinsdeel]
to not treat a situation or problem with the seriousness or importance it deserves
Ex:
You
shouldn't
take
the
doctor's
advice
lightly.