(intransitive, archaic) To travel (somewhere) by posthorse or post chaise; to go (somewhere) as quickly as possible.

To start working at an official appointment to some office.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take the initiative

(idiomatic) to take action first or on one's own; to make the first move

Alternative spelling of stocktake.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take to the streets

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take turns

(US, Canada, informal) To take a short, typically ten-minute, break from some activity.

to occur to someone when unexpected; to surprise

An acquisition or taking of land for a particular purpose.