Definition of take in

take inphrasal verb

tiếp nhận

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The phrase "take in" is a transitive verb phrase that has been in use in the English language for hundreds of years. Its origin can be traced back to the Old English language, where it was written as "tecan," meaning "to accept, receive, or contain." Over time, the meaning of "take in" evolved to encompass a variety of different definitions, including "to admit or recognize," "to ingest or consume," "to comprehend or understand," and "to shelter or provide a place to stay." The contemporary meaning of "take in" in the context of guests or hospitality, as in "We took in some family for the weekend," is believed to have emerged during the 18th century as a result of the increased mobility and population shifts that occurred during the Industrial Revolution. Further variations of the phrase, such as "take in a movie" (meaning "to watch"), "take in the scenery" (meaning "to enjoy or appreciate"), and "take someone in" (meaning "to become emotionally attached to someone") all continue to use the core concept of "to admit or receive" that has been at the heart of this phrase since its inception.

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to allow somebody to stay in your home

cho phép ai đó ở lại nhà bạn

Example:
  • to take in lodgers

    để tiếp nhận người thuê trọ

  • He was homeless, so we took him in.

    Ông ấy là người vô gia cư nên chúng tôi đã đón ông vào nhà.

to take somebody to a police station in order to ask them questions

đưa ai đó đến đồn cảnh sát để hỏi họ những câu hỏi

Example:
  • Police have taken a man in for questioning following the attacks.

    Cảnh sát đã đưa một người đàn ông đi thẩm vấn sau vụ tấn công.

to make somebody believe something that is not true

làm cho ai đó tin vào điều gì đó không đúng sự thật

Example:
  • She took me in completely with her story.

    Cô ấy đã hoàn toàn cuốn hút tôi qua câu chuyện của cô ấy.

  • Don't be taken in by his charm—he's ruthless.

    Đừng để bị quyến rũ bởi anh ta - anh ta rất tàn nhẫn.

Related words and phrases

Idioms

take the high road (in something)
(North American English)to take the most positive course of action
  • He took the high road in his campaign.