Phrasal Verbs with take
- take after
(inseparable) to resemble a family member
She takes after her mother in looks. - take apart
(separable) to dismantle or disassemble
Max took his car's engine apart but couldn't put it back together. - take back
(separable) to retrieve something you gave or said
I take it back. Mark isn't nearly as dumb as I said. - take back
(separable) to return
Max took the defective radio back to the store where he bought it. - take down
(separable) to lower
Max took his pants down so that the nurse could give him an injection. - take down
(separable) to dismantle; disassemble; take apart
Max took down his tent and went home. - take down
(separable) to lower one's self-esteem
Mary's constant criticism has taken Max down considerably. - take in
(separable) to reduce in size; make smaller
Max lost a lot of weight and had to have all of his pants taken in. - take in
(separable) to give shelter to; to receive as a guest or lodger
The Smiths took Barney in while he was in town. - take in
(separable) to see for enjoyment
We took in the sights in the morning and took in a movie later in the evening. - take off
(separable) to remove from something
I'm going to take my jacket off. It's hot in here. Take your hand off my knee. - take off
(inseparable) to depart (aircraft)
When the plane takes off, you must have your seatbelt on and your seat must be upright. - take on
(separable) undertake; assume; acquire
Max took on a lot of new responsibilities. - take on
(separable) to contend against an opponent
I think I can take on Mike Tyson. - take out
(separable) to take someone on a date
Max took Mary out to a fancy restaurant. - take out
(separable) to extract; remove
Max takes out the trash every night. - take over
(separable) to gain control of
Someday, I will take over the world. - take up
(separable) to pursue; turn one's interest to
Max decided to take up golfing. - take up
(separable) to consume or fill time or space
Homework takes up all of my time.