take a view
The phrase "take a view" is commonly used in British English, especially in business contexts, to indicate forming an opinion or stance on a particular issue.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, common)To form an opinion or judgment about something.
Example
- She takes a view that the new policy will benefit the company.
- He took a view on the matter after careful consideration.
C1Business
(formal, UK)To form an opinion and take action on an issue that may involve professional or legal risk.
Example
- The manager had to take a view on the merger despite the potential risks.
- In such cases, it's essential to take a view and act decisively.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take a view":
have a lookshort viewlook onlook attake a walklook upontake a picturesee thingson any viewvantage pointtake a seatpoint of viewlook overview from nowheretake the pointtake a grabtake something toin view oftake ittake on