take in

US /teɪk ɪn/
UK /teɪk ɪn/
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1.

to deceive or trick someone

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Don't be taken in by his charming smile; he's a con artist.
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The scammer tried to take in elderly people with false promises.
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deceivetrickfoolhoodwinkbamboozle
2.

to understand or absorb information

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It took me a while to take in all the details of the new policy.
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She quickly took in the scene and reacted calmly.
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understandcomprehendabsorbgraspassimilate
3.

to make clothes smaller

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This dress is too big; I need to have it taken in.
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The tailor will take in the waist of your trousers.
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alteradjusttailorreduce
4.

to provide accommodation for someone

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They decided to take in a homeless family for the winter.
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The shelter can take in up to 50 people.
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accommodateshelterhouselodge
5.

to include or comprise something

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The tour will take in all the major historical sites.
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The new curriculum aims to take in diverse perspectives.
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includecompriseencompasscover
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