(military) In combat, to assume the first and most exposed position in a formation; to serve as the lead soldier/unit advancing through hostile or unsecured territory.

(chiefly US) To make a series of political speeches, especially to promote a particular cause.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take out

present participle of take out

present participle of take the cake

(idiomatic, transitive, UK) To accept without flinching or complaining. / (idiomatic, transitive, US) To be deeply impacted by something.

(sports, idiomatic) To use attacking tactics against.

present participle of take a shit

plural of take-up

(idiomatic, transitive, chiefly in the negative) To treat casually, without seriousness or worry.