Meaning oftake inin English

Verb

1. to understand and absorb information
   It took her a while to take in the complex instructions.
   Synonyms:

   absorbdigestcomprehendgraspapprehendunderstandassimilateinternalize
   Antonyms:

   misunderstandignoredismissoverlookmisinterpret
2. to receive something; accept
   The charity will take in donations for the flood victims.
   Synonyms:

   acceptreceiveadmitabsorbingestdigestwelcome
   Antonyms:

   rejectrefusedeclinedenydismiss
3. to provide shelter; accommodate someone
   The hotel can take in up to 500 guests for the conference.
   Synonyms:

   shelterhouselodgeharborput up
   Antonyms:

   turn awayevictexpelreject
4. to subscribe to a service (newspaper, etc.)
   You can take in a daily newspaper by subscribing online.
5. to attend a performance or event
   I will take in the concert at the weekend.
6. to shorten or reduce something (in size)
   The tailor helped her take in the dress to fit her perfectly.
   Synonyms:

   shortenreducecontractshrinkdiminishlessendecrease
   Antonyms:

   lengthenextendenlargeincreaseexpand
7. to reduce the size of a sail
   The sailor had to take in the sail to adjust to the changing wind.
8. to arrest or capture someone
   The police will take in the suspect for further questioning.
9. to absorb or understand information; to receive and process (ideas, emotions, etc.)
   It took some time for her to take in the news of her promotion.
10. to deceive or cheat someone; to trick
    The scammer tried to take in the investor with a fake business plan.