Collocation
take a train
to travel by train as a means of transportation
Definition
'take a train' is a common English collocation. to travel by train as a means of transportation
take + a/the + train (+ to + place)
“We decided to take a train to Boston instead of driving.”
Examples
- If you are tired, just take a train and rest on the way.
- We usually take a train to the city on Saturday mornings.
- She took a train to visit her grandparents last weekend.
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- They are taking a train because the roads are icy.
- I will take a train to Paris if the flight prices stay high.
- We took a train from Zurich to Milan and enjoyed the mountain views.
- To avoid traffic, take a train that leaves before 7 a.m.
- He had planned to take a train, but the service was suspended due to a strike.
- Even though it was slower, we chose to take a train so we could work during the trip.
More verb + article + nouns
- make a promise to state that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
- make a plan to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it
- make a suggestion to propose an idea or possible plan for others to consider
- make a list to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
- make a noise to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable