Non-Physical Actions (Take)

to rest or sleep for a short period of time during the day

I'm feeling a bit tired, so I'm going to take a nap for about 30 minutes before I continue working on my project.

to enroll and participate in an educational program or lesson

I will take a course in Spanish next semester.

to choose from existing options or alternatives

I need to take a decision about which job offer to accept.

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

He decided to take a spontaneous holiday and booked a last-minute flight to a tropical destination.

to learn or improve a skill through a class or guidance

She takes a lesson in piano every Saturday to improve her musical skills.

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

I took a picture of the stunning sunset at the beach.

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

After the long hike, we decided to take a rest and enjoy the scenery.

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

Many customers were asked to take a survey about their shopping experience.

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

After hours of studying, she decided to take a break and go for a walk.

to go on a journey for enjoyment or exploration

They took a trip to Europe and explored multiple countries.

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

They took their former business partner to court over a breach of contract.

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

Couples should take turns doing household chores for a fair distribution of tasks.

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

The company took a stand against child labor.

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

Take a guess at how old I am.

to look at something for a brief time

I love having a gander at other people's homes - it gives me ideas.

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

I'll give you $500 for the camera, but that's my final offer.Take it or leave it.

to experience a sudden setback, failure, or decline

After a strong start, the company took a tumble in the stock market due to unexpected losses.

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

He took liberties with the company's expense account, spending money on personal items without authorization.

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

She decided to take time off to recover from the flu.

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

He decided to take out a loan to buy a new car.