English Dictionary

taking

/ˈteɪkɪŋ/

noun

The act by which something is taken. / (uncountable) A seizure of someone's goods or possessions.

Taking a break from work can help reduce stress.

意味（1）

The act by which something is taken.

At the taking of the stockade he had distinguished himself greatly by the methodical ferocity of his fighting.

意味（2）

(uncountable) A seizure of someone's goods or possessions.

意味（3）

(uncountable) A state of mental distress, resulting in excited or erratic behavior (in the expression in a taking).

What a taking was hee in, when your husband askt who was in the basket?

意味（4）

(in the plural) Cash or money received (by a shop or other business, for example).

Fred was concerned because the takings from his sweetshop had fallen again for the third week.