take it

phrasal-verb
UK: /teɪk ɪt/
US: /teɪk ɪt/

  1. To accept something, often when it is offered or given.

    1. I will take it, thank you for the gift. [ ] [ ]
    2. If they offer you the job, you should take it immediately without hesitation. [ ] [ ]

  2. To endure or tolerate something unpleasant or difficult.

    1. I can't take it anymore; the noise is too loud. [ ] [ ]
    2. She had to take it when her boss criticized her work, even though she disagreed. [ ] [ ]

  3. To assume something is true, often without proof.

    1. I take it you are happy with the results. [ ] [ ]
    2. Can I take it that everyone agrees with this proposal, since no one has objected? [ ] [ ]

  4. To react to something in a particular way.

    1. How did she take it when you told her the news? [ ] [ ]
    2. He didn't take it well when he lost the competition, as he was very competitive. [ ] [ ]
take it idiom

  1. Used to express acceptance or agreement.

    1. "Want to go to the park?" "Take it!" [ ] [ ]
    2. "I'll do the dishes." "Take it, that would be a big help!" [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "take it" in English means: To accept something, often when it is offered or given., To endure or tolerate something unpleasant or difficult., To assume something is true, often without proof., To react to something in a particular way..

The phonetic transcription of "take it" is /teɪk ɪt/ in British English and /teɪk ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "take it": "I will take it, thank you for the gift.". More examples on the page.