Meaning of the word "take cover" in English

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take cover

US /teɪk ˈkʌv.ər/
UK /teɪk ˈkʌv.ər/
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Phrase

1.

to find shelter or protection from danger or bad weather

Example:
When the bombs started falling, everyone was told to take cover.
The hikers had to take cover from the sudden hailstorm.
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