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Definition take in in British English

take in phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to include something

Example

The book takes in the period between 1891 and Lenin's death.

Synonyms and related words
include take in involve
2

to allow someone to stay in your house or your country

Example

refugees who were taken in during the war

Example

We decided to take in lodgers.

Synonyms and related words
accommodate serve cater
3

to understand and remember something that you hear or read

Example

I'm not sure how much of his explanation she took in.

Synonyms and related words
remember recall think back understand know work out
4

to trick someone into believing something that is not true

Example

Don't be taken in by their promises.

Synonyms and related words
shanghai rip off deceive
5

to make a piece of clothing more narrow or tight, so that it fits you

Synonyms and related words
sew mend stitch
6

to accept something as real or true

Example

He still hasn't really taken in his father's death.

Synonyms and related words
think believe in suppose
7

to spend time looking at something

Example

We sat there taking in the scenery.

Synonyms and related words
look around look at look
8

to do work for someone else in your home

Example

She has started taking in ironing.

Synonyms and related words
work serve collaborate
9

to go to an entertainment or sport

Example

We took in a couple of films.

Definition take in in British English