My father plans to retire early, so I have to take on his position in the company.
If you take on a job or responsibility, especially a difficult one, you accept it.
When he saw me, he took off in the other direction.
to suddenly leave somewhere, usually without telling anyone that you are going (INFORMAL)
He takes after his mother's side of the family.
to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character
I took out some money for the weekend.
To get money from your bank account
He took their defence apart, scoring three goals in the first 20 minutes.
to defeat someone very easily in a sport
She cheated on the exams, and that took away from her achievements.
If something takes away from an achievement, success, or quality, or takes something away from it, it makes it seem lower in value or worth than it should
I said she was lying, but I take it back.
If you take back something you have said, you admit that it was wrong
If you take away five from twelve, what will you have?
Substract (Maths)
I'm reading this essay but I can't take it in.
understand, absorb something new.
If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, we’ll take it back and refund your money.
to receive or accept something that you previously sold, offered, or gave away
They had to take out two of his teeth.
To remove
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