| Taipei |
the capital of Taiwan. |
| Taiwan |
an island off the southeastern coast of China; Formosa. [2 definitions] |
| Tajikistan |
a Central Asian country on the northern border of Afghanistan; formerly a republic of the Soviet Union. |
| take |
to cause to be in one's hands; grasp. [36 definitions] |
| take a bow |
to come forward or stand up to receive applause, recognition, or commendation. |
| take advantage |
to selfishly exploit an opportunity or weakness, or use in a selfish manner for one's own benefit (usu. fol. by "of"). [2 definitions] |
| take after |
to resemble (usu. a parent or grandparent) |
| take a hike |
(slang) to depart because one is not wanted. |
| take apart |
to divide or disassemble into smaller units. [2 definitions] |
| take a stab at |
to attempt or try, esp. with little chance of success. |
| take back |
to retrieve or reclaim ownership of. [3 definitions] |
| take care of |
to focus concerned attention on; be responsible for the welfare or condition of. [2 definitions] |
| take cover |
to seek protection or concealment. |
| take (someone) down a peg |
to make humbler. |
| take effect |
to start functioning or operating. |
| take into account |
to consider, esp. as an important factor in making a judgment. |
| taken |
past participle of take. |
| take note of |
to observe carefully, esp. so as to remember. |
| take off |
to remove from the body or from a surface. [6 definitions] |
| take one's breath away |
to astonish or startle. |
| takeout |
of or relating to prepared food that is consumed off the premises. [3 definitions] |