Phrasal verbs

take down

take down (remove something that is on a wall or other place) Take down that poster and put up the map of the world. (separate a temporary structure into pieces, dismantle) You take down the tent and I’ll put these backpacks in the trunk of the car. (write down) We …

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take away

  take away (take off, remove) They didn’t come to take the rubbish away. The government took his citizenship away. (force someone to go somewhere) Two men claiming to be police officers came this morning and took him away. envocabulary.com

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take along

take along (take someone with you) On long journeys my father sometimes take me along. (carry something with you) I have to take along some pills just in case you get seasick. envocabulary.com

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take after

  take after (behave like or look like someone in your family) Your daughter doesn’t take after you in any way. All of my children take after my husband on a large scale. envocabulary.com

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take aback

  take aback (surprise greatly, shock) When Jane heard the news of her friend’s death, she seemed taken aback. The news of the president’s resignation took us aback. envocabulary.com

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