[take in] {v.} 1. To include.
The country’s boundaries werechanged to fake in a piece of land beyond the river.
The class ofmammals takes in nearly all warm-blooded animals except the birds.
2.To go and see; visit.
The students decided to take in a movie whilethey were in town.
We planned to take in Niagara Palls andYellowstone Park on our trip.
3. To make smaller.
This waistbandis too big; it must be taken in about an inch.
They had to take insome sail to keep the ship from turning over in the storm.
4. Tograsp with the mind; understand.
He didn’t take in what he readbecause his mind was on something else.
He took in the situationat a glance.
5a. To deceive; cheat; fool.
The teacher was taken inby the boy’s innocent manner.
Compare: PUT OVER, ROPE IN. 5b. Toaccept without question; believe.
The magician did many tricks, andthe children took it all in.
6a. To receive; get.
The senior classheld a dance to make money and took in over a hundred dollars.
6b. Let come in; admit.
The farmer took in the lost travelers for thenight.
When her husband died, Mrs. Smith took in boarders.
7. Tosee or hear with interest; pay close attention to,
When Bill toldabout his adventures, the other boys took it all in.
Английские диалоги как спросить дорогу.
Достопримечательности россии на английском топик.
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Значение идиомы take in