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English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 4B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 4B in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "take notice", "take time", "take up", etc.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
to [take] care of {sb/sth}

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

Ex: My neighbor has agreed to take care of my dog while I'm on vacation. 
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to [take] advantage of {sth}

to make use of a situation, opportunity, or resource in a way that benefits oneself or achieves a desired outcome

Ex: She decided to take advantage of the sunny weather and go for a long hike in the mountains. 
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to [take] place

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The wedding will take place in a beautiful garden by the lake. 
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to [take] time
to take time
[phrase]

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Learning a new language can take time, patience, and practice. 
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to [take] {sth} into account

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

Ex: We need to take the extra costs into account before we approve the project. 
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to [take] pity on {sb/sth}

to feel sympathetic toward a thing or person and take action to show it

Ex: I struggled up the steps with my bags until eventually someone took pity and helped me. 
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to take off

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

Ex: After a long day at work, I like to take off my high heels. 
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to take up

to occupy a particular amount of space or time

Ex: The large sofa took up most of the room. 
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to take to

to start to like someone or something

Ex: The team took to the coach's leadership style from the beginning. 
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to take against

to start to dislike someone or something

Ex: I don't know why, but she seemed to take against me from the moment we met. 
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to take out

to invite someone to go out with one, typically for a meal or an activity

Ex: I'll take my friend out for lunch to celebrate her birthday. 
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to [take] notice

to become aware of someone or something and pay them attention

Ex: It's essential to take notice of the warning signs posted in the construction zone. 
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