Phrases & Expressions

Powerful wind.

• There's a strong wind today.
• Strong winds knocked down trees.

To move your finger upwards across a touch screen.

• Swipe up to see the next photo in the gallery.
• Swipe up on your phone to unlock the screen.

To examine or observe something briefly.

• Take a look at this photo.
• Can you take a look at my car?

To stop working or doing an activity for a short time to relax.

• You've been working hard; take a rest now.
• He took a short rest before continuing his journey.

Used as a friendly way to say goodbye, often implying a wish for someone's well-being.

• Take care, see you next week.
• It was good to see you. Take care!

To consume medicine regularly to treat an illness or condition.

• Are you taking any medication?
• He takes medication for his blood pressure.

To swallow medicine.

• Take your medicine three times a day.
• He forgot to take his medicine.

To write down information for later.

• Students should take notes during the lecture.
• I take notes on my phone.

To remove something from a place or container.

• Please take out the trash.
• She took a pen out of her bag and wrote down the number.

To remove rubbish from the house.

• Don't forget to take out the trash.
• He took out the trash this morning.