To grasp, seize. / To take root, become established.

Synonym of take control, especially in situations involving informal command over a group of people.

Alternative spelling of take offense

(intransitive) to shelter; to hole up

(idiomatic, US) To cope with something unfortunate without much effort; to accept or manage difficulties well.

(intransitive, often with of) To notice; to take note.

To make a record of what one hears or observes for future reference.

(idiomatic) To scrutinize or size up something; to assess a situation.

To initiate a course of action, often against something that one disapproves of.

(idiomatic, transitive) To ignore.