take in

assimilare, comprendere

Capire e ricordare informazioni, soprattutto se nuove o sorprendenti.

In inglese semplice: To understand and remember information, especially when it is new or surprising.

• That is a lot of news to take in.
• I was tired and took in very little of the lesson.
• Have you taken in what he said?

Come si usa: take something in (She explained it slowly so I could take it in.)

Sinonimi: understand, absorb, grasp

Espressioni comuni: take in information, take in news

accogliere, ospitare

Accogliere in casa una persona o un animale, spesso perché ha bisogno di aiuto.

In inglese semplice: To let a person or animal live in your home, often because they need help.

• They take in stray dogs.
• My aunt took me in when I lost my flat.
• Could you take in a family for a week?

Come si usa: take someone/something in (We took the abandoned kitten in.)

Sinonimi: shelter, house

Contrari: evict

Espressioni comuni: take in someone, take in refugees, take in strays

incassare

Ricevere denaro da vendite, lavoro o altre fonti.

In inglese semplice: To receive money from sales, work, or other sources.

• The shop takes in plenty of money.
• We took in two hundred pounds from ticket sales.
• How much did the restaurant take in yesterday?

Come si usa: take something in (The shop took more money in this weekend.)

Sinonimi: receive, bring in

Espressioni comuni: take in money, take in revenue

godersi, ammirare

Fermarsi a osservare qualcosa o vivere un’esperienza, apprezzandola.

In inglese semplice: To spend time looking at or experiencing something and enjoying it.

• We stopped to take in the view.
• She took in the peaceful atmosphere of the garden.
• Let us take in the sights before lunch.

Sinonimi: enjoy, appreciate

Espressioni comuni: take in scenery, take in sights, take in something

stringere, accorciare

Rendere un capo più stretto o più corto cucendolo.

In inglese semplice: To make clothes smaller or shorter by sewing them.

• Please take in this skirt.
• The tailor took my trousers in a little.
• This dress needs taking in around the waist.

Come si usa: take something in (Can you take this jacket in at the waist?)

Sinonimi: alter

Contrari: let out

Espressioni comuni: take in trousers, take in something

lavare biancheria per conto terzi, accettare lavori di cucito

Accettare vestiti o altri oggetti da lavare o riparare a casa dietro pagamento.

In inglese semplice: To accept clothes or other goods to wash or repair at home for money.

• She used to take in washing.
• His grandmother took in sewing to earn extra money.
• They took in laundry from several neighbours.

Espressioni comuni: take in washing, take in laundry, take in repairs