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take

verb A1

irregular verb: took · taken

1

almak, elde etmek

to obtain, receive, or acquire something

Can I take one of these cookies?

  • They decided to take a different approach after the initial results were inconclusive.
  • Despite the challenges, the research team managed to take significant steps toward a solution.
  • take notes · not tutmak During the lecture, the students took notes carefully.
  • take advantage of · yararlanmak He tried to take advantage of the discount before it expired.

sb: somebody · sth: something

opposite: give

take

noun B1
1

görüş, tutum B1

a particular opinion or perspective on a matter

His take on the experiment surprised the whole team.

  • The article offers a fresh take on urban development.
  • Students were asked to write their own take on the poem.
  • Critics praised the director's unique take on the classic story.
  • During the debate, each participant presented a distinct take on the policy proposal.
  • different take · farklı bakış açısı
  • sb's take on sth What's your take on the plan?

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: opinion

simpler: view

2

kazanç, hasılat, pay B2

the amount of money earned from a particular activity or source

The film's take from overseas markets was higher than expected.

  • Investors were pleased with the take this quarter.
  • After the concert, the band's take covered all production costs.
  • The charity's take from the fundraiser helped fund new projects.
  • Analysts forecast that the company's take will increase after the merger.
  • the box-office take The film's box-office take was huge.

sb: somebody · sth: something

3

çekim C1

one continuous recording of a scene in filmmaking or photography

The crew reviewed the first take and approved it.

  • During the interview, the camera captured several takes before the final one.
  • She preferred the third take because the lighting was better.
  • The editor trimmed the unnecessary parts from each take to improve pacing.
  • After many takes, the director finally achieved the desired emotional impact.
  • first take · ilk çekim The director decided to keep the first take because it felt natural.
  • multiple takes · birden fazla çekim The actor performed multiple takes to get the perfect expression.
  • ask for another take The director asked for another take.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: shot

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