Collocations of 'Make- Take- Have' - Physical Actions (Take)

Dive into English collocations with 'Take' used for physical actions, like "take a bow" and "take the pitch".

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Collocations of 'Make- Take- Have'

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

Ex: To combat climate change , it 's essential for individuals and governments to take action .

to wash the body in a tub filled with water

Ex: In many cultures , taking a bath is part of the daily hygiene routine

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

Ex: The food critic carefully examined each dish before taking a bite to assess its flavor .

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

Ex: The band members stepped forward to take a bow after their final encore .

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

Ex: During the pandemic , people have been looking for creative ways to take exercise at home , like following online fitness videos .

to view or examine something briefly or casually

Ex: I heard a strange noise outside ; I 'm going to take a look and see what 's going on .

to drink a small amount of liquid

Ex: The toddler carefully took a sip from the juice box , trying not to spill .

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

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

Ex: Why do n't you take a walk with me ?

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

Ex: He took a sideswipe at the government 's economic policies during the interview , criticizing their impact on small businesses .

to board an aircraft and travel from one place to another

Ex: We took a flight to our honeymoon destination .

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

Ex: They will take a turn to the left to explore the forest trail .

(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

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

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

Ex: After school , the kids often have a ride on their bikes in the neighborhood .