taking

[tey-king]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that takes.

2. the state of being taken. taken.

3. something that is taken. taken.

4. an action by the federal government, as a regulatory ruling, that imposes a restriction on the use of private property for which the owner must be compensated.

5. takings, receipts, especially of money earned or gained.

6. Archaic.,  a state of agitation or distress.

adjective

1. captivating, winning, or pleasing.

2. Archaic.,  infectious or contagious.

taking

/ ˈteɪkɪŋ /

adjective

1. charming, fascinating, or intriguing

2. informal,  infectious; catching

noun

1. something taken

2. (plural) receipts; earnings

Other Word Forms

• takingness noun
• takingly adverb
• untaking adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of taking¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English takyng (gerund); take, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Several thousand people are taking part in a Palestine solidarity protest in Belfast demanding sanctions against Israel.

From BBC

Commenting on his new role on the spin-off, he said he was looking forward to his co-judges "taking me under their wing and seeing the chefs get off to a flying start in the competition".

From BBC

Legal experts told Anita that the move possibly runs afoul of the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits the military from taking on domestic and immigration law enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times

The commission has heaped praise on McDonnell for his performance since taking over the department in November.

From Los Angeles Times

In taking a point from the Parken, Scotland have damaged one of their two main rivals in the group.

From BBC