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Collocations of 'Make- Take- Have' - Time, Responsibility or Body (Take)

Explore English collocations with 'Take' used for describing time, responsibility or body with examples like "take ages" and "take charge".

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Verb Collocations With 'Make- Take- Have'
to [take] {sb/sth} seriously

to consider someone or something as important or deserving of attention

Ex: She takes her health seriously by following a balanced diet and exercising regularly. 
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to [take] the flank

to position oneself or others on the side of a group for protection or a strategic advantage, typically in a military context

Ex: During the sports game, they took the flank positions to outmaneuver the opposing team. 
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to [take] the time

to set aside a portion of time for a specific activity, task, or purpose

Ex: She takes the time to read a book before going to bed. 
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to [take] {one's} time

to spend as much as time one needs on doing something without hurrying

Ex: Don't worry about the deadline; you can take your time to finish the project. 
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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] a while

to require a period of time to happen, be completed, or do something

Ex: I need to take a while to think about this. 
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to [take] ages
to take ages
[phrase]

to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary

Ex: Sometimes, finding a parking space in the city takes ages. 
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to [take] drugs

to consume or use illegal substances, such as heroin or cocaine, by the use of mouth, injection, or inhalation

Ex: It is important to be cautious and responsible when taking drugs, as they can have serious side effects and impacts on one's health and well-being. 
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to [take] charge

to assume control or responsibility for something or someone

Ex: In times of crisis, she is always ready to take charge and make important decisions. 
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to [take] a complaint

to accept or receive an expression of dissatisfaction or criticism from a customer, client, etc. regarding a product, service, or experience

Ex: As a customer service representative, she is trained to take complaints and address them efficiently. 
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to [take] lightly

to not treat a situation or problem with the seriousness or importance it deserves

Ex: You shouldn't take the doctor's advice lightly. 
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