take over

assume control of

> The smaller firm was taken over by its larger competitor.

take in

learn

> There is so much to take in when starting a new job.

take up

start a new activity

> I decided to take up golf after joining the company.

take care of

be responsible for

> I'll take care of the arrangements for tomorrow's meeting.

take off

remove

> He took off his jacket when he came home from work.

take out

dispose of

> Plese take out the garbage when you leave.

take back

retract

> I'm sorry I said that. I take it back.

look after

care for, nurture

> My mother looked after me when I was sick.

look up to

admire, respect

> I really look up to my father. He's achieved so much in his life.

look into

investigate

> I'll look into the best way of getting to the airport.

look back on

consider the past

> When he looked back on his life, he was glad that he had traveled to so many places.

look forward to

anticipate eagerly

> I am really looking forward to the holidays this year.