(idiomatic) to inhale and subsequently exhale air / (idiomatic) to pause or rest after strenuous activity / (idiomatic) to calm down

(idiomatic) Used to express one's understanding of another's position.

(intransitive) To guess.

(idiomatic) To shelter oneself

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take command

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take charge

(chiefly historical) To accept a sign or badge depicting the Christian cross as part of an oath or vow, especially to take part in a crusade.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, leave. / (often with of) To depart.

(transitive, idiomatic) To test or try out something, especially an automobile. / (transitive, idiomatic, of a person) To take, as a companion, for a drive in a motor vehicle.

(intransitive) To speak at a public meeting.