take it

nehmen, mitnehmen

Den erwähnten Gegenstand nehmen oder an einen anderen Ort bringen.

In einfachem Englisch: To get the thing being mentioned, or carry it somewhere.

• Here is your bag. Take it.
• She took it home after the party.
• Will you take it to school tomorrow?

Häufige Wendungen: take it home, take it away

aushalten, ertragen

Schmerzen, Kritik oder andere unangenehme Erfahrungen ertragen, ohne aufzugeben.

In einfachem Englisch: To bear pain, criticism, or another unpleasant experience without giving up.

• I cannot take it anymore.
• He took it well when they criticised his work.
• How long can she take it before she leaves?

Synonyme: endure, bear, stand

Häufige Wendungen: take it anymore, take it calmly

annehmen

Etwas für wahr halten, obwohl es einem nicht direkt gesagt wurde.

In einfachem Englisch: To think something is true, although you have not been told directly.

• I take it you agree.
• We took it that everyone had received the message.
• May I take it that you are staying?

So benutzt man es: take it that… (I take it that you already know the rules.)

Synonyme: assume, suppose, gather

Häufige Wendungen: take it that, take it on trust, take it from silence

übernehmen

Sich bereit erklären, sich um eine Aufgabe, ein Problem oder eine Situation zu kümmern.

In einfachem Englisch: To agree to deal with a task, problem, or situation.

• This job needs doing. I will take it.
• She took it on when nobody else would help.
• Can you take it from here while I answer the phone?

So benutzt man es: take it from here (You have done enough; I can take it from here.)

Synonyme: take responsibility, take charge

Häufige Wendungen: take it on, take it from here

akzeptieren, sich zufriedengeben

Das Angebotene oder Verfügbare akzeptieren, auch wenn es nicht genau den eigenen Wünschen entspricht.

In einfachem Englisch: To accept what is offered or available, even if it is not exactly what you wanted.

• It is a small win, but I will take it.
• The room was tiny, but we took it anyway.
• Only a short break? I will take it.

Synonyme: accept, settle for

Gegenteile: reject

Häufige Wendungen: take it anyway, take it gladly