Collocation
take the train
Definition
to travel by train as your mode of transport
'take the train' is a common English collocation. to travel by train as your mode of transport
take + the train (+ to + place)
“We usually take the train to the city because it’s faster than driving.”
Examples
- I usually _____ the train to work.
- We _____ the train instead of driving because parking is expensive.
- She _____ the train to the airport this morning.
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- If you’re tired, you can _____ the train home.
- They _____ the train from Paris to Lyon every Friday.
- We should _____ the train early to avoid the rush hour crowds.
- By the time the storm started, he had already _____ the train north.
- I might _____ the train rather than fly, since I want to see the countryside.
- Had we _____ the train, we would have arrived before the road closed.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with