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take in

/teɪk ɪn/

VERB

1. To absorb, understand, or comprehend information

To receive information, ideas, or experiences and mentally process or understand them.

1.1. Understanding or processing information

Describes mentally receiving and understanding information, facts, explanations, feedback, or news.

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Examples

  • She needed a few minutes to take in the shocking news.
  • It was difficult to take in all the information presented during the lecture.
  • He carefully took in the feedback before making changes to his work.

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1.2. Observing or appreciating something fully

Describes looking at, experiencing, or appreciating a view, scene, event, or surroundings with attention.

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Examples

  • We stopped at the hilltop to take in the breathtaking view.
  • Visitors should take in the beauty of the ancient architecture.
  • She stood quietly, taking in the atmosphere of the crowded marketplace.

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2. To provide accommodation or shelter

To allow someone or an animal to stay or live in one's home or another place of shelter.

2.1. Providing someone with a place to stay

Describes accommodating or sheltering a person or animal by allowing them to live or stay in a home or other available space.

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  • evict
  • eject
  • expel
  • turn away
  • refuse accommodation

Examples

  • The family agreed to take in a homeless dog.
  • They took in several relatives who had lost their homes.
  • The shelter takes in abandoned animals and provides them with care.

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3. To accept goods for processing or work

To receive goods, garments, or materials at one's home or workplace for processing, repair, or other work in exchange for payment.

3.1. Accepting items for paid work or processing

Describes accepting customers' goods or materials to perform work on them, such as washing, sewing, repairing, or processing them for a fee.

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Examples

  • The seamstress takes in garments for alterations.
  • Her mother used to take in laundry to earn extra money.
  • The workshop takes in damaged furniture for repair.

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  • commission
  • processing
  • repair
  • laundry
  • sewing
  • piecework
  • service

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4. To make a garment smaller or narrower

To alter a garment by removing or adjusting material, usually along its seams, so that it fits more tightly or becomes smaller.

4.1. Reducing the size of clothing through alteration

Describes sewing or adjusting a garment to make it narrower or tighter, particularly around the waist, sides, or other parts of the body.

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  • let out
  • loosen
  • enlarge
  • widen
  • expand

Examples

  • The tailor took in the waist of my trousers.
  • She asked the dressmaker to take in the sides of her wedding dress.
  • These trousers are too loose, so I need to have them taken in.

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5. To attend or watch a performance or showing

To go to and watch a performance, film, exhibition, or other public presentation.

5.1. Watching a film, performance, or exhibition

Describes attending and viewing a scheduled presentation, such as a movie screening, theatrical performance, or exhibition.

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Examples

  • We decided to take in the latest film at the cinema.
  • They took in a Broadway show during their visit to New York.
  • The tourists took in an art exhibition before leaving the city.

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6. To deceive or trick someone

To cause someone to believe something false, usually by misleading or manipulating them.

6.1. Deceiving someone through false information or appearances

Describes misleading someone into accepting a false belief or being tricked by dishonest claims, actions, or appearances.

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  • deceive no one
  • enlighten
  • inform
  • disabuse
  • undeceive
  • tell the truth

Examples

  • The salesman tried to take me in with his exaggerated promises.
  • She was taken in by the fake investment scheme.
  • Don't be taken in by appearances; check the facts first.

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7. To tighten a belaying rope

To haul in and tighten a rope used to secure or control a line, particularly in sailing or climbing.

7.1. Hauling in a rope to make it taut

Describes pulling in a belaying rope to remove slack and secure or control the line.

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  • tighten
  • haul in
  • pull in
  • secure
  • tauten

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  • slacken
  • loosen
  • let out
  • ease

Examples

  • The sailor took in the belaying rope to keep the line taut.
  • The crew took in the slack before securing the rope.
  • He carefully took in the line as the boat approached the dock.

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VERB

8. To subscribe to a home-delivery service

To arrange to receive a publication or other regularly supplied item at one's home.

8.1. Receiving a publication through regular home delivery

Describes subscribing to a newspaper, magazine, or similar publication so that it is regularly delivered to one's home.

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  • subscribe to
  • receive by subscription
  • order for home delivery

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  • cancel a subscription
  • unsubscribe
  • discontinue delivery

Examples

  • My parents used to take in the daily newspaper.
  • They take in a weekly magazine about gardening.
  • The family decided to take in the local newspaper for its community news.

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