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

Discover how English collocations with 'Take' like "take turns" and "take a lesson" express non-physical actions in English.

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Collocations of 'Make- Take- Have'

to choose from existing options or alternatives

Ex: I need to take a decision about which shirt to wear .

to go on vacation or take time off from work or daily activities to relax and enjoy leisure activities

Ex: She has n't taken a holiday in years , so she really needs a break .

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: They will take a picture to remember this special moment .

to temporarily stop physical or mental activity in order to relax and regain energy

Ex: I will take a rest before starting the next leg of the journey .

to respond to a series of questions designed to gather information, opinions, or feedback on a specific topic or subject

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to stop working or doing an activity temporarily in order to rest, relax, etc.

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to start a legal process against someone or something to resolve a dispute

Ex: The company threatened to take the competitor to court for copyright infringement .

to share opportunities or responsibilities with others in a fair and orderly manner

Ex: In the meeting , team members took turns presenting their ideas .

to firmly hold a position or opinion on an issue, often for moral, ethical, or social reasons

Ex: The student took a stand against the school 's dress code .

to make a rough estimate or prediction, especially when one does not have complete or precise information

Ex: I 'm not sure what the answer is , but I 'll take a guess .

to look at something for a brief time

Ex: I heard there 's something interesting happening down the street ; let 's take a gander and see what 's going on .

used to show that one does not care if one's offer is accepted or rejected one will not negotiate further

Ex: I can sell you the car for $ 10,000 , take it or leave it .

to experience a sudden setback, failure, or decline

Ex: The team had a promising season until their star player took a tumble and suffered a season-ending injury .

to act in a way that is overly familiar or inappropriate without permission or proper authority

Ex: He took liberties with the truth , exaggerating his accomplishments to impress others .

to not go to work or school for a certain period of time to take care of personal matters or recharge one's energy and focus

Ex: They encouraged employees to take time out for family events .

to borrow money from a bank or financial institution that must be paid back, usually with an extra amount added

Ex: They were approved to take out a loan for their small business .