take sth on — UK US take sth on Phrasal Verb with take({{}}/teɪk/ verb [T] (took, taken) ► WORKPLACE, HR to accept a particular job or responsibility: »These new demands may be hard for traditional managers to take on. »Secretaries are now far more able to… … Financial and business terms
take sth in — UK US take sth in Phrasal Verb with take({{}}/teɪk/ verb [T] (took, taken) ► to include something: »A comprehensive carbon tax that took in other fuels, such as coal, would be much greener than just petrol taxes. »These figures are open to… … Financial and business terms
take sth private — ► FINANCE, STOCK MARKET to take control of a company or organization whose shares are traded on a stock market by buying the shares back from other shareholders: »Two of the world s richest men combined to take the upmarket hotel chain private in … Financial and business terms
take sth on board — ► to accept a new idea, method of working, etc.: »It s important that we take on board the environmental concerns of consumers. Main Entry: ↑board … Financial and business terms
take sth away — UK US take sth away Phrasal Verb with take({{}}/teɪk/ verb [T] (took, taken) ► to remove something: »The federal government threatened to take away $1 billion in highway funds. take sth away from sb/sth »The amendments are not really taking any… … Financial and business terms
take sth out — UK US take sth out Phrasal Verb with take({{}}/teɪk/ verb [T] (took, taken) ► FINANCE, BANKING, MARKETING to arrange and pay for insurance, a loan, an advertisement, etc.: take out a loan/mortgage »He took out a $44,000 startup loan. »They… … Financial and business terms
take sth forward — UK US take sth forward Phrasal Verb with take({{}}/teɪk/ verb [T] (took, taken) ► to deal with something and make it successful in the future: »You need to find the best manager to take the idea forward … Financial and business terms
take sth off — UK US take sth off Phrasal Verb with take({{}}/teɪk/ verb [T] (took, taken) ► WORKPLACE to have a period of time away from work: »After the business trip she took a few days off. »I am definitely looking forward to taking some time off. ► FINANCE … Financial and business terms
take sth back — UK US take sth back Phrasal Verb with take({{}}/teɪk/ verb [T] (took, taken) ► to return something that you have bought to a store: »He took the faulty kettle back and demanded a refund … Financial and business terms
ˌtake sth ˈup — phrasal verb to start doing something regularly as a habit, job, or interest Chris has taken up jogging.[/ex] The new teacher will take up her post in May.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
