take-in

[ teyk-in ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a deception, fraud, or imposition.

take in

verb

1. to comprehend or understand
2. to include or comprise

   his thesis takes in that point

3. to receive into one's house in exchange for payment

   take in lodgers

   to take in washing

4. to make (an article of clothing, etc) smaller by altering seams
5. to include

   the tour takes in the islands as well as the mainland

6. informal.
   to cheat or deceive
7. to go to; visit

   let's take in a movie tonight

noun

1. informal.
   the act or an instance of cheating or deceiving

Word History and Origins

Origin of take-in¹

First recorded in 1770–80; noun use of verb phrase take in

Example Sentences

Take a step back though, take in the big picture and any image of England’s defensive stability melts away.

From BBC

You do not need any equipment such as telescopes or binoculars as the secret is to take in as much sky as possible and allow about 30 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark.

From BBC

With his Japan side not playing France until the evening, he would have had just enough time to take in England's defeat by his native Australia.

From BBC

The abuse raises questions about what role platforms should take in providing context to young users.

From BBC

But here we’re grading on a curve — and factoring in the reality that the same place where we can easily dash out on foot to grab a French dip sandwich or take in the symphony is also a place filled with enough dark alleys, vacant storefronts and litter-strewn sidewalks to make the on-foot feel on guard after dark.

From Los Angeles Times