take time
The phrase 'take time' is versatile and widely used in English to describe actions that involve the use or allocation of time in various ways.
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Definition
B1General
(common)To need a significant duration to complete something.
Example
- Learning to play the piano takes time.
B2General
(common)To allocate one's time to a specific activity or purpose.
Example
- He took time to help his neighbor with the garden.
B2General
(common)To pause one's current activity to do something else.
Example
- She took time out from her studies to travel.
B1General
(common)To do something at a leisurely pace without hurrying.
Example
- The artist took their time finishing the painting.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take time":
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