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up take control in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Take Control or Taking Control may refer to: Take Control (horse) (2007–2013), a racehorse Take Control
Take_Control
2010 single by Afrojack featuring Eva Simons
"Take Over Control" is a song by Dutch producer and DJ Afrojack, featuring vocals from Dutch singer Eva Simons. The song was written by Afrojack, Mike
Take_Over_Control
British political slogan
"Take back control", or sometimes "let's take back control", is a British political slogan. Originally associated with the 2016 Brexit referendum, it
Take_back_control
2016 studio album by Slaves
Take Control is the second studio album by English punk rock duo Slaves, released on 30 September 2016. The album was produced by former Beastie Boys member
Take_Control_(album)
French-American action film
added to the cast. London, Rob (April 9, 2024). "Julianne Moore Will Take 'Control' With James McAvoy". Collider. Retrieved April 10, 2024. Fleming, Mike
Control_(upcoming_film)
American Thoroughbred racehorse
Take Control (February 14, 2007 – October 17, 2013) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse. Take Control was the son of two Horses of the Year: A.P. Indy
Take_Control_(horse)
2006 single by Amerie
"Take Control" is a song by the American singer Amerie from her third studio album, Because I Love It (2007). It was released as the album's lead single
Take_Control_(Amerie_song)
English punk rock band
and has since gone Silver in the UK. They released their second album Take Control on 30 September 2016. Beastie Boys member Mike D produced the album,
Soft_Play
US strategic communications system
TACAMO (Take Charge And Move Out) is a United States military system of survivable communications links designed to be used in nuclear warfare to maintain
TACAMO
1998 studio album by Death In June
Take Care & Control is an album by Death in June, released in 1998. This album is a collaboration with Albin Julius (Der Blutharsch), with whom Douglas
Take_Care_&_Control
1993 single by DJ BoBo
"Take Control" is a song by Swiss artist DJ BoBo, released in November 1993 by Fresh label as the third single from his debut album, Dance with Me (1993)
Take_Control_(DJ_BoBo_song)
Campaign for UK withdrawal from the EU
vote". Guardian. 27 March 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018. "We need to take back control": Brexit whistleblower Shahmir Sanni on why there must be a new EU
Vote_Leave
2019 video game
"Take Control"; these songs are stated in-game to be by the fictional band "Old Gods of Asgard", an allusion to Alan Wake. Remedy used "Take Control"
Control_(video_game)
British singer
the UK Singles Chart in January 2003. Her next single with Jaimeson, "Take Control", which features CK, charted at No. 16 in February 2004, and was featured
Angel_Blu
Advanced method of process control
can take control actions accordingly. PID controllers do not have this predictive ability. MPC is nearly universally implemented as a digital control, although
Model_predictive_control
1987 single by J.M. Silk
"Let the Music Take Control" is a song by J.M. Silk, that was released as their fifth single, on RCA Records in 1987. The song written by Steve "Silk"
Let_the_Music_Take_Control
Institute". www.washingtoninstitute.org. Retrieved 21 July 2026. "Insurgents take control of Yemeni city". Financial Times. 24 March 2011. Archived from the original
Houthi-controlled_Yemen
2010 single by Roll Deep featuring Alesha Dixon
"Take Control" is the third single from London-based collective Roll Deep's album Winner Stays On, and preludes the album release by a week. The song,
Take_Control_(Roll_Deep_song)
Israeli military operation during the Gaza war
2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025. "US tacitly supports Israel's plan to take control of Gaza Strip". 8 August 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025. "Trump: Hostages
2025_Gaza_City_offensive
2007 studio album by Keith Martin
Let Me Take Control is an album by Keith Martin, released on 13 August 2007. It is his sixth overall album, and third album produced in the Philippines
Let_Me_Take_Control
Internet meme
when the NFT is resold. According to Roth, she sold the photograph to take control over its spread, after consulting Kyle Craven / Bad Luck Brian and Laney
Disaster_Girl
Comic reaction
A spit-take is a comedic technique or reaction in which someone spits a drink, or sometimes food, out of their mouth as a reaction to a surprising or funny
Spit-take
Battle of the First Libyan Civil War
Transitional Council, which was attempting to overthrow Gaddafi and take control of the capital. The battle began on 20 August 2011, six months after
Battle_of_Tripoli_(2011)
1984 song by a-ha
"Take On Me" is a song by the Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha. The original version, recorded in 1984 and released in October of that year, was produced
Take_On_Me
Slogan used by armies during last stands
"Come and take it" is a long-standing expression of defiance first recorded in the ancient Greek form molon labe "come and take [them]", a laconic reply
Come_and_take_it
2016 science fiction novel by James S. A. Corey
resistance takes control of the docks. Meanwhile Alex in the Rocinante will distract the Gathering Storm while a boarding team led by Bobbie and Amos take control
Persepolis_Rising
Upcoming video game
Control Resonant, on the other hand, takes place in larger outdoor areas in Manhattan with more diffused materials. Control Resonant was officially announced
Control_Resonant
Artificial intelligence scenario
drives such as self-preservation, and that AI would have no desire to take control. Jürgen Schmidhuber said in 2023 that AI progress is unstoppable anyway
AI_takeover
Use of radio signals to remotely control a device, vehicle or drone
an enemy could not take control of the device. In 1903, Spanish engineer Leonardo Torres Quevedo introduced a radio-based control system called the "Telekino"
Radio_control
Service to direct pilots of aircraft
traffic control (ATC) is a service provided by ground-based air traffic controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and through controlled airspace
Air_traffic_control
1915–1934 military occupation
of New York (now Citibank) convinced US President Woodrow Wilson to take control of the country's political and financial interests. The occupation took
United States occupation of Haiti
United_States_occupation_of_Haiti
Method of attack on computer systems
flaws, bypass security measures, gain unauthorized access to systems, take control of systems, install malware, or steal sensitive data. While an exploit
Exploit_(computer_security)
2021 studio album by DMX
a co-producer ^[b] signifies an additional producer Sample credits "Take Control" contains a sample from "Sexual Healing" performed by Marvin Gaye. "Hood
Exodus_(DMX_album)
American video game holding company
October 2022, Take-Two announced that Playdots would be shut down, with control of Two Dots being transferred to Zynga. In March 2023, Take-Two acquired
Take-Two_Interactive
System that automatically controls the speed of a motor vehicle
system is a servomechanism that takes over the car's throttle to maintain a steady speed set by the driver. Speed control existed in early automobiles such
Cruise_control
Hypothesized risk to human existence
which he proposed that artificial general intelligences would likely "take control" of the world as they became more intelligent than human beings: Let
Existential risk from artificial intelligence
Existential_risk_from_artificial_intelligence
elsewhere except for his eldest daughter Dimela. She and her husband Firus take control of Teg's farm when he leaves his homeworld Lernaeus, and the couple have
List_of_Dune_characters
Comic book supervillain
murdering his parents, he became a brutal and sadistic crime lord vying to take control of Gotham's criminal underworld, bringing him into conflict with Batman
Black_Mask_(character)
European Union regulation proposal on child pornography detection
assistance. It is commonly referred to by critics as Chat Control 2.0 or simply Chat Control. The legislation is supported by child advocacy groups and
Regulation to Prevent and Combat Child Sexual Abuse
Regulation_to_Prevent_and_Combat_Child_Sexual_Abuse
Uprising in late-17th century colonial New York
a close advisor and future son-in-law, with a militia troop to take military control of Albany in November. However, the convention objected to the terms
Leisler's_Rebellion
Abuse of members of the same household
intended to gain power and control over a parent. The abuse can be physical, psychological, or financial", and often takes places during the teen years
Domestic_violence
2004 video game
franchise. The events of the game take place before the films and in between. In the game the player can take control of Rocky Balboa, Apollo Creed, Clubber
Rocky_Legends
1983 single by the Police
understood as a metaphor for the overall control that Reddington exerts over Elizabeth Keen's life. "Every Breath You Take" is listed as one of the Rock and
Every_Breath_You_Take
System to maintain vehicle trajectory in lieu of direct operator command
An autopilot is a system used to control the path of an aircraft without requiring constant intervention by a human operator. The autopilot does not replace
Autopilot
Method used for display options on video text terminals
ANSI escape sequences are a standard for in-band signaling to control cursor location, color, font styling, and other options on video text terminals
ANSI_escape_code
Ensuring the correct level of stock
the close of an accounting period," whereas a perpetual inventory control system takes an initial count of an entire inventory and then closely monitors
Inventory_control
organization named Nerv to control a giant cyborg called an Evangelion to fight monstrous beings known as Angels. The show takes place largely in a futuristic
List of Neon Genesis Evangelion episodes
List_of_Neon_Genesis_Evangelion_episodes
Selective restriction of access
access control list. For example, Alice has access rights to the server room, but Bob does not. Alice either gives Bob her credential, or Bob takes it; he
Access_control
Building automation for a home
automation system, engineers take into account several factors including scalability, how well the devices can be monitored and controlled, ease of installation
Home_automation
Use of digital computers as system controllers
Digital control is a branch of control theory that uses digital computers to act as system controllers. Depending on the requirements, a digital control system
Digital_control
Marvel Comics character
his life and control the Lizard, with some degree of success. This ended when the villainess Calypso used her voodoo magic to take control of the Lizard
Lizard_(character)
Autonomous robot for "last mile" delivery
delivery, hospital delivery, and room service. An operator may monitor and take control of the robot remotely in certain situations that the robot cannot resolve
Delivery_robot
American comedy television series (1965–1970)
first mission, Smart manages to turn him to the side of CONTROL. Hymie had a tendency to take instructions too literally. Agent 13 (David Ketchum) is
Get_Smart
Branch of engineering and mathematics
Control theory is a field of control engineering and applied mathematics that deals with the control of dynamical systems. The aim is to develop a model
Control_theory
1977–1993 series of microcomputers
Apple II versions. The Apple II's slots allowed any peripheral card to take control of the bus and directly access memory; this enabled independent card
Apple_II
Jazz standard recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet
"Take Five" is a jazz standard composed by Paul Desmond and originally recorded in 1959 by the Dave Brubeck Quartet for their album Time Out. Written in
Take_Five
2004–2014 political-religious armed movement escalating into the Yemeni Civil War
area, al-Hazan village, al-Moshaba mountain, and Ahem police station to take control of the al-Moshaba mountain. Parts of the Kushar District were put under
Houthi_insurgency
United States government public health agency
The Rockefeller Foundation greatly supported malaria control, sought to have the governments take over some of its efforts, and collaborated with the agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention
International Icelandic bank
Legislation, the Icelandic Financial Supervisory Authority (FME) Proceeds to take Control of Kaupthing to ensure Continued Commercial Bank Operations in Iceland"
Kaupthing_Bank
Prevention of human pregnancy
Birth control, also known as contraception, anticonception, and fertility control, is the use of methods or devices to prevent pregnancy. Birth control has
Birth_control
2004 video game
game, but the player can take control of his forces and direct them with the keyboard and mouse for additional depth of control. Game scenario writers include
Soldiers: Heroes of World War II
Soldiers:_Heroes_of_World_War_II
Possible result of a UK local election
2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025. Davison, Peter (20 May 2025). "Lib Dems take control of Wiltshire Council ending 25 years of Tory power". The Wiltshire Gazette
No_overall_control
Malicious technique of tricking a Web user
potentially revealing confidential information or allowing others to take control of their computer while clicking on seemingly innocuous objects, including
Clickjacking
2007 video game
Bandicoot, must stop Cortex and Nina by using the technique of "jacking" to take control of and destroy the Titans while collecting mojo; he must also rescue
Crash_of_the_Titans
American reality television series
series, including: Kourtney and Kim Take Miami, Kourtney and Kim Take New York, Khloé & Lamar, Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons, Dash Dolls, Rob & Chyna
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping_Up_with_the_Kardashians
Film shot lasting much longer than conventional shots
In filmmaking, a long take (also called a continuous take, continuous shot, or oner) is shot with a duration much longer than the conventional editing
Long_take
Civil unrest in Paris, France
the monarchy. After intense urban fighting, large crowds managed to take control of the capital, leading to the abdication of King Louis Philippe I on
French_Revolution_of_1848
2014 video game
simulation video game by developer Pavel Zagrebelnyy. In Spintires, players take control of off-road vehicles and drive them through muddy off-road terrain to
Spintires
Use of various control systems for operating equipment
household thermostat controlling a boiler to a large industrial control system with tens of thousands of input measurements and output control signals. In the
Automation
2003 American film
starring Lisa Kudrow as Jewish-American Princess Marci Feld, who has to take control of a hip-hop record label, as well as the controversial rapper Dr. S
Marci_X
Estate in the Bhoi dynasty
which were under their control. After the rebellion led by the Khurda king, Mukunda Deva II, the British decided to take control of the administration
Puri_Estate
2002 video game
improve several aspects of the game. Hearts of Iron allows the player to take control of a nation in the world and guide it through World War II and the years
Hearts_of_Iron
Design principle of receiving control flow from external source
"inverts" control as compared to procedural programming. In procedural programming, a program's custom code calls reusable libraries to take care of generic
Inversion_of_control
1967 song recorded by Frankie Valli
"Can't Take My Eyes Off You" is a 1967 song written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio, and first recorded and released as a single by Gaudio's Four Seasons bandmate
Can't_Take_My_Eyes_Off_You
American rock band
The Olivia Tremor Control was an American neo-psychedelic band from Athens, Georgia that released two studio albums, a bonus disc, a singles collection
The_Olivia_Tremor_Control
False claims about Jews and Judaism
tropes, which take the form of libels, stereotypes or conspiracy theories. They typically present Jews as cruel, powerful or controlling, some of which
Antisemitic_trope
Fictional company appearing in Marvel Comics
The United States Department of Damage Control is a fictional construction company appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The company
Damage_Control_(comics)
Aircraft without any human pilot on board
crew, or passengers on board, which instead is either autonomous or controlled remotely. UAVs were originally developed through the twentieth century
Unmanned_aerial_vehicle
1992 film by Randal Kleiser
Hendrickson, wants the giant Adam stopped at all costs, and wishes to take control of Wayne's invention. The franchise continued with a direct-to-home video
Honey,_I_Blew_Up_the_Kid
Cast of the novels by George R. R. Martin
However, after Rickard's death, his uncle, Arnolf Karstark, plots to take control of Karhold. He declares for Stannis when he comes North in the hope this
List of A Song of Ice and Fire characters
List_of_A_Song_of_Ice_and_Fire_characters
Contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 4 March 2021. "Scientific Brief: SARS-CoV-2 Transmission". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 7 May
COVID-19
Siege of Yerevan, Armenia
During this time, the Ottomans were trying to take control of Yerevan Castle, which was under Safavid control. In 1616, the Ottoman leader Öküz Mehmed Pasha
Siege_of_Erivan_(1616–1617)
Cricket organisation in Australia
1905, formal discussions began in Sydney for the formation of a body to take control of tours from players. A draft constitution was discussed by members
Cricket_Australia
2011 battle in the Libyan civil war
2011. "Gaddafi Forces Fight on Two Fronts as Opposition Fighters Vow To Take Control in Zawiyah". Sky News. 4 March 2011. "Zawiyah in Rebel Hands, But Under
First_Battle_of_Zawiya
Japanese manga
and martial arts skills, he decided to take on the task of retrieving the Unit Shō had bonded with. His Control Metal, which had been damaged when the
Bio_Booster_Armor_Guyver
Electronic circuit to automatically adjust signal strength
Automatic gain control (AGC), sometimes Automatic volume control (AVC) is a closed-loop feedback regulating circuit in an amplifier or chain of amplifiers
Automatic_gain_control
Experimental element which is not changed throughout the experiment
A control variable (or scientific constant) in scientific experimentation is an experimental element which is constant (controlled) and unchanged throughout
Control_variable
Mexican television series
Control Z is a Mexican teen drama television series created by Carlos Quintanilla Sakar, Adriana Pelusi and Miguel García Moreno and developed by Lemon
Control_Z
Type of train protection system
Positive train control (PTC) is a family of automatic train protection systems deployed in the United States. Most of the United States' national rail
Positive_train_control
Searching, pursuing, and killing wild animals
These hunters can be found paying in excess of $10,000 to take trophy animals on these controlled ranches. The Russian imperial hunts evolved from hunting
Hunting
Managing versions of source code or data
Version control (also known as revision control, source control, and source code management) is the software engineering practice of controlling, organizing
Version_control
Latin expressions meaning 'from fact' and 'from law'
its government claims, but not necessarily controls. Modern examples include Taiwan (claimed but not controlled by China) and Kashmir (claimed by multiple
De_facto_and_de_jure
New Zealand drum and bass duo
have released 5 studio albums. Take Control, Faster than Light, Nil by Ear, Eat the Rich, Land of the Blind. Take Control was released through Uprising
State_of_Mind_(band)
2011 studio album by Drake
Take Care is the second studio album by the Canadian rapper Drake. It was released on November 15, 2011, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records
Take_Care
Efforts to reduce damage from mosquitoes
managed to reduce their damage to human health, economies, and enjoyment. Control strategies range from habitat modification and chemical insecticides to
Mosquito_control
started in 4,000 BC. The Migration Period caused the first chieftains to take control and hilltop forts to be constructed. From the 8th century Norwegians
History_of_Norway
British businessman (1917–1998)
a number of high-profile takeover bids, in particular his attempt to take control of Harrods. He was known for his complex business interests in Africa
Tiny_Rowland
One of the "Five Families" that dominate organized crime activities in New York City, US
apartment. With Reina dead, Masseria bypassed Gagliano, who expected to take control of the family, and installed his underling Joseph "Fat Joe" Pinzolo as
Lucchese_crime_family
Measures to ensure concurrent computing operations generate correct results
programming, operating systems, multiprocessors, and databases, concurrency control ensures that correct results for concurrent operations are generated, while
Concurrency_control
Jamaican-Canadian financial writer and television personality
Canadian 1999) Debt-Free Forever:Take Control of Your Money and Your Life (HarperCollins 2009) Never Too Late: Take Control of Your Retirement and Your Future
Gail_Vaz-Oxlade
TAKE CONTROL
TAKE CONTROL
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Old Norse byname Haki (cognate with Hook), given originally to someone with a hunched figure or a hooked nose.North German : variant of Haack.Dutch and North German : from the Germanic personal name Hac(c)o, a short form of a compound name beginning with the element hag ‘hedge’, ‘enclosure’.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant spelling of Hacke.
Boy/Male
English
Alert.
Boy/Male
Hebrew American English
He grasps the heel. Supplanter.
Female
French
Feminine form of French Gaëtan, GAËTANE means "from Caieta (Gaeta, Italy)."
Boy/Male
English Scandinavian American Irish Native American
Cheerful.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English cake denoting a flat loaf made from fine flour (Old Norse kaka), hence a metonymic occupational name for a baker who specialized in fancy breads. It was first attested as a surname in the 13th century (Norfolk, Northamptonshire).
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Christian, English
Pond; Lake
Boy/Male
Japanese
Strong like bamboo.
Male
English
 Middle English variant form of English Jack "God is gracious." Short form of English Jacob, JAKE means "supplanter."
Male
Finnish
Pet form of Finnish Aarne, AAKE means "eagle."
Girl/Female
English Scandinavian Anglo Saxon Irish
Brings joy.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Norfolk and Suffolk)
English (mainly Norfolk and Suffolk) : variant of Faulks.Dutch : from the Germanic personal name Facco, a variant of Falco, itself probably a short form of a personal name formed with fal, a tribal name (as in Westphalia) or alternatively a byname meaning ‘falcon’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably an occupational name for a baker.German (northern Frisian) : from a short form of the personal name Balke, itself a reduced form of Baldeke, a pet form of Baldewin (see Baldwin).Dutch : variant of Baek.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived by a pass or narrow valley, from Old English hraca ‘throat’, or a habitational name from any of the minor places deriving their name from this word, such as Rake in Devon or The Rake in Sussex.English and Dutch : from Middle English, Middle Dutch rake ‘rake’, applied as a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such implements or as a nickname for a tall thin man. (The expression ‘lean as a rake’ is found in Chaucer.)
Male
Japanese
(1-剛雄, 2-æ¦é›„) Japanese name TAKEO means 1) valiant male," or "violent/warrior male."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Old English personal name TÄta, possibly a short form of various compound names with the obscure first element tÄt, or else a nursery formation. This surname is common and widespread in Britain; the chief area of concentration is northeastern England, followed by northern Ireland.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly West Country)
English (chiefly West Country) : topographic name for someone who lived by a stream, Old English lacu, or a habitational name from a place named with this word, for example in Wiltshire and Devon. Modern English lake (Middle English lake) is only distantly related, if at all; it comes via Old French from Latin lacus. This meaning, which ousted the native sense, came too late to be found as a place name element, but may lie behind some examples of the surname.Part translation of French Beaulac.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone living by a prominent oak tree, from Middle English ake ‘oak’, or a habitational name from the village of Aike, near Lockington, East Yorkshire, which is named with Old English Äc ‘oak’, dative Äce ‘(place at) the oak tree’.
Male
English
English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Latin lacus, LAKE means "pond, lake."
Male
English
English surname transferred to unisex forename use, TATE means "cheerful."
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TAKE CONTROL
Girl/Female
Celtic American
From Ireland.
Boy/Male
Tamil
A herb
Girl/Female
Australian, Finnish
Bringer of the Gospel
Biblical
made warm
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh
Pleasing Form; Handsome; Charming; Lord Shiva and Vishnu; Beautiful
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Giving
Boy/Male
Tamil
Water drinker
Boy/Male
English
Lives by tbe stronghold.
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu, Traditional
Lighten and Peaceful Face; Moon's Face
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
One who is of Sharp Intellect
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n.
See 2d Tike.
v. t.
To lead; to conduct; as, to take a child to church.
v. t.
To receive as something to be eaten or dronk; to partake of; to swallow; as, to take food or wine.
p. p.
Taken.
v.t.
To make naked.
v. i.
To take hold; to fix upon anything; to have the natural or intended effect; to accomplish a purpose; as, he was inoculated, but the virus did not take.
v. t.
To form a likeness of; to copy; to delineate; to picture; as, to take picture of a person.
v. t.
To admit, as, something presented to the mind; not to dispute; to allow; to accept; to receive in thought; to entertain in opinion; to understand; to interpret; to regard or look upon; to consider; to suppose; as, to take a thing for granted; this I take to be man's motive; to take men for spies.
v. t.
To obtain possession of by force or artifice; to get the custody or control of; to reduce into subjection to one's power or will; to capture; to seize; to make prisoner; as, to take am army, a city, or a ship; also, to come upon or befall; to fasten on; to attack; to seize; -- said of a disease, misfortune, or the like.
n.
That which is taken; especially, the quantity of fish captured at one haul or catch.
v. t.
To employ; to use; to occupy; hence, to demand; to require; as, it takes so much cloth to make a coat.
v. t.
Not to refuse or balk at; to undertake readily; to clear; as, to take a hedge or fence.
v. t.
To make selection of; to choose; also, to turn to; to have recourse to; as, to take the road to the right.
a.
To reduce from a wild to a domestic state; to make gentle and familiar; to reclaim; to domesticate; as, to tame a wild beast.
v. t.
To accept the word or offer of; to receive and accept; to bear; to submit to; to enter into agreement with; -- used in general senses; as, to take a form or shape.
v. t.
To remove; to withdraw; to deduct; -- with from; as, to take the breath from one; to take two from four.
v. t.
To bear without ill humor or resentment; to submit to; to tolerate; to endure; as, to take a joke; he will take an affront from no man.
v. t.
To assume; to adopt; to acquire, as shape; to permit to one's self; to indulge or engage in; to yield to; to have or feel; to enjoy or experience, as rest, revenge, delight, shame; to form and adopt, as a resolution; -- used in general senses, limited by a following complement, in many idiomatic phrases; as, to take a resolution; I take the liberty to say.
v. i.
To admit of being pictured, as in a photograph; as, his face does not take well.