Matching Pairs EXPRESSIONS WITH TAKEOnline version Match the phrasal verbs and expressions with "take" to their definitions. by Lucia Girolimini 1 TAKE PLACE The concert will take place on 6th March. 2 TAKE PITY ON The dog looked so hungry that I took pity on it, and gave it some of my food. 3 TAKE CARE OF My neighbour takes care of my son while I'm at work. 4 TAKE AFTER Who do you take after more, your mother or your father? 5 TAKE UP Have you taken up a new sport or hobby recently? 6 TAKE (YOUR) TIME You don't need to hurry. Take your time. 7 TAKE OFF Take your jacket off- it's hot in here. The flight will take off in about 20 minutes. 8 TAKE TO My boyfriend's little sister has really taken to me - She always wants to play with me. 9 TAKE AGAINST I don't know why Mum has suddenly taken against the neighbours. She always used to like them. 10 TAKE INTO ACCOUNT As regards evaluation, coursework is taken into account, as well as exam results. 11 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF You should take advantage of that job offer. It's a great opportunity. 12 TAKE PART IN Have you ever taken part in a demonstration? 13 TAKE OUT Jonas is taking me out for dinner tonight. He's booked a great new restaurant. Please take the rubbish out. It's beginning to smell. 14 TAKE NO NOTICE OF Take no notice of my brother. He's just being annoying. Participate in. Look after. Be similar to sb. 1. (for planes) leave the ground. 2. (for clothes) remove. To begin to like. Begin a new activity. Make use of an opportunity. Do sth slowly, not in a hurry. To have compassion for, or show mercy to. 1. To withdraw or remove. 2. To escort, as on a date. Think about sth/sb when making a decision. To start to dislike, esp without good reason. Happen. To ignore or disregard.