Phrasal verbs with TAKE

Here we have explanations for 20 phrasal verbs which are based on the verb 'take'

Take after

Look or behave like someone else
Examples:
- She takes after her mother in her love for music.
- He really takes after his grandfather, as they both laugh in the same way.

Separate into pieces
Examples:
- The mechanic took the engine apart to check it.
- My little brother likes to take his toys apart.

Leave the ground (for planes)
Examples:
- The plane took off at 9 PM.
- Our flight takes off in an hour.
Remove clothes
Examples:
- He took off his shoes before entering the house.
- It's warm in here, so you can take your coat off.
Become successful or popular quickly
Examples:
- The new business took off in its first year.
- Her new song really took off and got millions of views.

Surprise or shock
Examples:
- I was taken aback by his rude comment.
- Strong debaters can take aback their opponent with undeniable arguments.

Talk to someone privately, away from other people
Examples:
- He took her aside to give her some advice.
- After the meeting, my manager took me aside to give me some feedback.

Remove
Examples:
- The waiter took away our empty plates.
- The police took his driver's license away.

Write
Examples:
- The secretary took down the message.
- Could you take down my phone number?
Remove something from a high place
Examples:
- He took the picture down from the wall.
- We should take down the Christmas decorations after the holidays.

Return
Examples:
- You can take back the book to the library next week.
- I need to take back these shoes because they are too small.
Admit that you said something wrong
Examples:
- That was a horrible thing for me to say. I take it back.
- He refused to take back his comments about his colleague.

Mistakenly think someone is something else
Examples:
- I took her for his sister, but she was his wife.
- With your uniform, I took you for a security guard. I'm sorry!

Understand or absorb information
Examples:
- There was too much information to take in at once.
- The students listened carefully but didn't take in much.
Provide shelter or a home
Examples:
- She often takes in stray cats and finds them new homes.
- During the storm, our neighbors took us in for the night.
Deceive or trick
Examples:
- He took me in with his story until someone revealed the truth.
- Don't be fooled by her charm because she's trying to take you in.

Accept a job, responsibility, or challenge.
Examples:
- I can't take on any more projects right now.
- Are you ready to take on the responsibility of organizing the event?
Hire an employee
Examples:
- We're going to take on two new people next month.
- We need to take on more staff to help with the extra work.

Remove something from a place
Examples:
- He took out some money from his wallet.
- I'll take out the trash before I go to bed.
Go on a date or to an event
Examples:
- He took her out to dinner.
- My parents take us out to the movies every month.

Get control
Examples:
- A large company took over the small coffee shop.
- You drive for the first half of the trip, and I'll take over later.
Replace someone in a job or a task
Examples:
- Can you take over while I'm on holiday?
- He took over responsibility for the project last year.

Explain step by step
Examples:
- Can you take me through how this new software works?
- Before the exam, the teacher took us through the most important topics.

Develop a liking
Examples:
- The dog immediately took to our new baby.
- I didn't like my new job at first, but I've really taken to it now.

Start a new hobby or activity
Examples:
- I want to take up yoga.
- He took up playing the guitar last year.
Use space or time
Examples:
- This job takes up all my free time.
- That big table takes up too much space in the kitchen.
Accept a challenge, offer, or proposal
Examples:
- She took up his offer of a ride home.
- He took up the dare to jump in the cold lake.

Begin to dislike
Examples:
- The team took against the new manager's ideas.
- For some reason, she immediately took against her new neighbor.

Accept or understand
Examples:
- I take it that you're not coming with us.
- I can't take it anymore! This noise is too loud.

Treat someone badly because you are angry or tired
Examples:
- She was upset and took it out on her brother.
- I know you're stressed about work, but don't take it out on me.

Take the initiative
Examples:
- He took it upon himself to organize the entire team event.
- She took it upon herself to help the company with new clients.