Collocation
take time
to need a certain amount of time; or to spend time doing something carefully without rushing
Definition
'take time' is a common English collocation. to need a certain amount of time; or to spend time doing something carefully without rushing
take + time (+ to + verb)
“Please take time to read the instructions before you start.”
Examples
- It takes time to learn a new language.
- Getting a visa can take time, so apply early.
- She took time to think before answering the question.
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- If you take time with the details, the final result looks much better.
- Healing after surgery takes time and patience.
- It may take time for the new software to run smoothly on older laptops.
- They are taking time to review every complaint carefully.
- We will take time to understand what caused the mistake before changing the process.