take it

present singular third person takes it · participle present taking it · past took it · participle past taken it

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, it.
2. To start doing.

   take it from the top

   1 more example

   I began the project; now you take it from here.

3. To suppose; to assume.

   I take it on trust that you won't tell my secret.

   1. first personusuallyTo assume based on evidence or observation; to gather.

      I take it that she didn't like the cake. (e.g. on seeing the cake thrown in the bin)

4. To endure affliction, criticism, punishment or torment.

   She finally left her abusive husband. She couldn't take it any more.

5. To taste or sample some food or drink.
6. To accept something even though it may not be perfect or ideal; to acquiesce.

   Today's kinda hot and humid, but at least the heat wave is over and there's a breeze: I'll take it.

7. To submit to passive sexual intercourse.