take-in


Meanings

  • the act of taking in as by fooling or cheating or swindling someone
  • provide with shelter
  • fool or hoax;
    • "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"
    • "You can't fool me!"
  • suck or take up or in;
    • "A black star absorbs all matter"
  • visit for entertainment;
    • "take in the sights"
  • call for and obtain payment of;
    • "we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts"
    • "he collected the rent"
  • see or watch;
    • "view a show on television"
    • "This program will be seen all over the world"
    • "view an exhibition"
    • "Catch a show on Broadway"
    • "see a movie"
  • express willingness to have in one's home or environs;
    • "The community warmly received the refugees"
  • fold up;
    • "take in the sails"
  • take up mentally;
    • "he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe"
  • earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages;
    • "How much do you make a month in your new job?"
    • "She earns a lot in her new job"
    • "this merger brought in lots of money"
    • "He clears $5,000 each month"
  • hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers;
    • "We overheard the conversation at the next table"
  • accept;
    • "The cloth takes up the liquid"
  • take in, also metaphorically;
    • "The sponge absorbs water well"
    • "She drew strength from the minister's words"
  • take up as if with a sponge
  • serve oneself to, or consume regularly;
    • "Have another bowl of chicken soup!"
    • "I don't take sugar in my coffee"
  • take into one's family;
    • "They adopted two children from Nicaragua"
  • make (clothes) smaller;
    • "Please take in this skirt--I've lost weight"


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