Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take command

present participle of take command

present participle of take charge

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.

To come to rest, usually briefly, with one of one's knees on the ground.

(idiomatic, somewhat vulgar, euphemistic) To mock; to make fun of.