Another word in English that has multiple phrasal verbs associated with it is the word Take.
This post will explain the different phrasal verbs using the word “take” what they mean, and how they are used.
Take out: This phrase most commonly means “por para fora” and is very commonly used in the context of taking out the garbage. It can also mean to knock someone over violently. Here are some examples:
Please take out the trash because it stinks.
He thought he could take out the thief with a block of wood, but he was wrong.
Take in: This phrase is most commonly used in the context of “hospedar.” It can also mean “to arrest.” Here are some examples:
We heard that you needed a place to stay and we can take you in for awhile.
You broke the law, so I’ll have to take you in.
Take on: This word can mean “encarar” when referring to an opponent in a competition or you can “Take On A responsibility” which means to accept it. Finally, “take on” can mean to allow someone to accompany you on a trip. Here are some examples:
You can’t take on the other team without half of your players.
Enquanto você lê
Ler sobre inglês não é falar inglês.
Em 200 horas a gente tira você do “entendo mas não falo”. Descubra em qual módulo você entra.
Eu travava em reunião. Hoje eu conduzo a reunião.
I had to take on the responsibility of doing other people’s jobs because work wasn’t getting done.
I want to take you on a cruise for your birthday.
Take off: This phrase can mean “tirar” or, when referring to airplanes, it means “fazer decolagem. Here are some examples:
Please sit down because we are about to take off.
Take the book off the table.
Take over: This phrase means “dominar” or “tomar posse.” Here is an example:
We want to take over the world.
Take that!
Here are some other examples of how these words are used:
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