Definition of take to

take tophrasal verb

đưa đến

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The origin of the English phrasal verb "take to" dates back to the Old English period, around the 12th century. The phrase originally meant "to acquire a liking or habit for something" and was written as "toke to." The individual words in "take to" have separate meanings that contribute to its overall meaning. "Take" is a verb that means "to carry away" or "to receive," while "to" can be a preposition meaning "to a place" or "to a direction." By combining these words, we get "take to" which, in this context, can be interpreted as "to acquire a propensity for an activity, object, or location." Over time, the meaning of "take to" has expanded to include other senses beyond just acquiring a liking or habit. Today, it can also signify "to adopt a new behavior related to a specific entity or situation" or "to become associated with something through usage or familiarity." Overall, the phrase "take to" has evolved to sustain itself as a helpful English expression widely used to express someone's interest or association with an object, location, or action.

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to go away to a place, especially to escape from danger

đi xa đến một nơi nào đó, đặc biệt là để thoát khỏi nguy hiểm

Example:
  • The rebels took to the hills.

    Quân nổi loạn di chuyển lên đồi.

to begin to do something as a habit

bắt đầu làm điều gì đó như một thói quen

Example:
  • I've taken to waking up very early.

    Tôi đã tập thói quen thức dậy rất sớm.

to develop an ability for something

phát triển khả năng cho một cái gì đó

Example:
  • She took to tennis as if she'd been playing all her life.

    Cô ấy chơi quần vợt như thể cô đã chơi cả cuộc đời mình.

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