take to

US /teɪk tuː/
UK /teɪk tuː/
"take to" picture
1.

mögen, sich anfreunden mit

to start to like someone or something

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She immediately took to her new puppy.
Sie mochte ihren neuen Welpen sofort.
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He didn't take to the idea of moving to a new city.
Er mochte die Idee, in eine neue Stadt zu ziehen, nicht.
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become fond ofgrow to likewarm todevelop a liking forform an attachment to
2.

beginnen mit, sich einer Sache widmen

to start a habit or activity

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He took to drinking heavily after losing his job.
Er begann stark zu trinken, nachdem er seinen Job verloren hatte.
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She took to painting as a hobby.
Sie begann mit dem Malen als Hobby.
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3.

sich begeben zu, flüchten nach

to go to a place, especially for safety or shelter

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The birds took to the trees during the storm.
Die Vögel suchten Schutz in den Bäumen während des Sturms.
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The sailors took to the lifeboats as the ship began to sink.
Die Seeleute begaben sich in die Rettungsboote, als das Schiff zu sinken begann.
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retreat toflee toresort toseek refuge inhead for
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