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

He also declined to speculate on whether there would be any consequences for Turkey as a Nato ally if it did take in the Hamas leaders.

From BBC

The fewer EVs other carmakers sell, the more credit money Tesla takes in as pure profit, boosting its own stock price and putting pressure on the shares of competitors.

From Los Angeles Times

It must also extend to the sidelines to take in selections and systems.

From BBC

X added a notice to the post stating that the image was taken in Manchester, not London, and that it is “not related to Palestine”.

From BBC

Her life derailed, she was taken in by mental health services, misdiagnosed as having a mental illness, given medication and therapy.

From BBC