phrasal verb

Take in

Rank #2158Letter TInseparable

2Sections

Absorb information

Meanings

  • Absorb information (separable [optional], International English)
  • Deceive (separable [obligatory], International English)
  • Make clothes smaller (separable [optional], International English)
  • Assume care or support (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • The police were TAKING IN a tip from an informer.
  • We must TAKE IN this information immediately.
  • The committee decided to TAKE IN the recommendation.

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