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Phrasal Verbs

With 'Take'

Hi guys❗ I'm sure that you've said this word many times. Do you use phrasal verbs with 'take'❓

If you don't. Well, I'll tell you some of the most used phrasal verbs with this verb. Let's begin❗

Take after (sb)
To be similar to an older relative in appearance or character.
     Michael really takes after his mother with his love for dogs.
                                           ↳ take after (sb)

Take (sth) down
1. To remove something that is on a wall or something that is temporary.
        I took the pictures down.
                                           ↳ take (sth) down
2.  To separate a large structure into pieces.
        The bridge was taken down for safety reasons.
                                    ↳ (sth) be taken down 

3.  To write something that another person has just said.
        I used to take down notes when I was in school.
                                    ↳ take down (sth)

Take off
1. If an aircraft, 🐦 or insect take off, it leaves the ground and begins to fly.
        The plane took off at 3:30 pm.
                                  ↳ take off
2.  To suddenly start to be successful or popular..
        His career really take off after winning that 🎾 tournament.
                                             ↳ take off

Take (sb) off
To copy the way someone speaks or behaves, in order to entertain 👩👨.
     The actor took off some politicians.
                               ↳ take off (sb)

Take (sth) off
Remove a piece of clothing.
     Japaneses have the custom of taking their 👞👞 off to avoid getting the floor dirty.
                                                                                             ↳ take (sth) off

Take out
1. To remove something from somewhere.
        The dentist took out one of her teeth.
                                    ↳ take out (sth)
2.  To get 💰 from a bank account.
        Some ⚽ fans take out loans to go to life 🌍 🏆 matches.
                                        ↳ take out (sth)
3.  To buy food at a cafe or restaurant for eating elsewhere.
        Tonight, I ordered a 🍔 and 🍟 to take out.
                                                                        ↳ take out

Take to (sth)
Began to fall into the habit of.
     Oliver's taken to drinking a ☕ per day.
                            ↳ take to (sth)

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