2take noun
plural takes [count] 1 a : the way that a particular person thinks about or understands something : a distinct point of view — often + on ▪ What's your take on what happened? [=what do you think about what happened?] ▪ I had a different take on the experience. ▪ She has an unusual take on life.
b : a particular way of dealing with or treating something — usually + on ▪ Audiences seem to be enjoying the film's modern take on Dickens' famous story. ▪ a new take on an old problem 2 : a scene that is filmed or a song that is recorded at one time without stopping
▪ It took us 20 takes to get the scene right. ▪ She nailed it on the first take. 3 informal a : the amount of money that is earned or received
▪ He stands to earn 10 percent of the company's $1 million take on the deal.
b : a share or percentage of an amount of money
▪ She was expecting a bigger take.
b : a particular way of dealing with or treating something — usually + on ▪ Audiences seem to be enjoying the film's modern take on Dickens' famous story. ▪ a new take on an old problem
▪ It took us 20 takes to get the scene right. ▪ She nailed it on the first take.
▪ He stands to earn 10 percent of the company's $1 million take on the deal.
b : a share or percentage of an amount of money
▪ She was expecting a bigger take.
on the take
informal : illegally taking money for doing favors for someone : illegally accepting bribes
▪ We've heard rumors that the senator is on the take.
▪ We've heard rumors that the senator is on the take.
— see also double take
