(transitive with de) to take possession of; to take control of

to take a seat, to have a seat, to sit down, to sit

(dated, of a man) to get married

(of a plant) to take root, to put down roots / (figuratively) to take hold, to take root, to put down roots

to take a day off / to take leave of (someone), to say goodbye to (someone)

(informal) to catch a cold

(literary) to make inquiries, to learn about the situation, to become acquainted with the situation

(transitive, informal) to take well, to take graciously

to go outside, to get some air, to get some fresh air, to go for a walk / to take to the skies, to take off

(of a law, etc.) to come into force, to come into effect, to take effect, to inure