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Un phrasal verb es un verbo seguido de una preposición o un adverbio. La combinación crea un significado diferente del verbo original.
En este artículo te mostraremos 16 phrasal verbs con ‘take’ con su significado y oraciones de ejemplo.
1. TAKE ABACK
We were taken aback by the news.
His voice was so loud that it took us aback at first.
2. TAKE AFTER
She’s very funny. She takes after her mother.
He takes after his father’s side of the family.
3. TAKE APART
He took my phone apart to fix it.
They will take our report apart and then give us feedback.
The reviewers took apart the new film.
4. TAKE AWAY
Take that table away as we don’t need it in here.
They took away my passport so I can’t travel.
Six take away four is two.
We ordered Chinese food to take away.
What I took away from that film is that neither side wins in a war.
Quitar de algo
The drunken fight after the party took away from the celebration.
Llévate a alguien
He became very aggressive so we called the police and they took him away.
5. TAKE BACK
Trae algo de vuelta
The dress was too tight so I took it back to the shop.
You’re not selfish. I take that (comment) back.
I took back my jacket from Sarah.
Llevar a alguien de vuelta
He cheated on her but she finally took him back.
Takes you back (British English)
Playing that game took me back to my childhood.
6. TAKE DOWN
Tomar algo abajo
He took down the book from the top of the bookcase.
After the music festival, they took down the stage.
She took down John’s number so she could call him back.
Derribar a alguien
The journalist took the politician down with her difficult questions.
My brother would easily take you down in a fight!
Court is adjourned. Take him down.
7. TAKE FOR
You took me for an idiot.
She looks very mature so I took her for much older than 14.
8. TAKE IN
llevar a alguien adentro
He had nowhere to go so she took him in.
The police took him in for questioning about the robbery.
She lied! I can’t believe I was taken in by her.
Tomar algo en
It was a very good speech and I took it all in.
When she walked into the room she took it all in.
Some plants take in a lot of water and can’t grow in dry places.
She took in her dress as it was too big.
It was a successful year as the company took in £1.5 million.
The book takes in the period between the First and Second World Wars.
9. TAKE OFF
The plane took off at 2pm.
Her career took off.
He took off before I had a chance to say bye.
She takes off her mother so well.
The program was taken off TV because it wasn’t very popular.
Quitarme algo
It was hot in the room so he took off his jumper.
She took a week off to go and visit her family.
10. TAKE ON
Toma algo
I took on the project.
The room took on a 1970s look.
Tomar a alguien
I went for the interview last week and now they’ve decided to take me on.
Germany will take on Mexico in the first round of the World Cup.
We can only take on five more passengers at the next stop.
11. TAKE OUT
Sacar algo
I got my wisdom tooth taken out.
I took out my wallet from my bag.
She took out a loan from the bank.
Do you want that to eat in or take out?
Sacar a alguien
David took his girlfriend out for dinner.
His entire army unit got taken out in Afghanistan.
Sácalo de ti
The journey to work this morning was a nightmare! It really took it out of me.
Desquitarse con alguien
Sorry, I was very upset yesterday and I took it out on you.
12. TAKE OVER
Tomar algo
Facebook took over WhatsApp in 2014.
When the protests started the army took over.
Tomar el relevo de algo
Her desire to win took over.
Tomar el relevo de alguien
Susan is taking over from Anna as manager.
13. TAKE someone THROUGH something
Let me take you through the instructions for the exam.
If you don’t understand what you’re meant to do, I can take you through it.
14. TAKE TO
It was only the teacher’s first class but the students really took to him.
She’s taken to drinking green tea every morning.
15. TAKE UP
Alguna cosa
She took up swimming and started going twice a week.
When she read about the libraries closing, she took up the issue with her MP (Member of Parliament, local politician).
He will take up his position next week.
He was offered a promotion at work and, although it was a lot more work, he took up the challenge.
I know you’re busy so I won’t take up too much of your time.
She took up a position in the corner of the room.
When David left the police, Anna took up his unfinished case.
Tomar a alguien en algo
– I can show you round London if you like. – I’ll take you up on that (offer)!
Tomar algo con alguien
If you’re unhappy with the service, you’ll have to take it up with my manager.
16. TAKE it UPON oneself
He took it upon himself to show the guests around.
I took it upon myself to give him the bad news.
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