take the meaning

English

Etymology

From take +‎ the +‎ meaning.

Verb

take the meaning (third-person singular simple present takes the meaning, present participle taking the meaning, simple past took the meaning, past participle taken the meaning)

1. (idiomatic) To interpret someone's argument.

   Synonym: get the meaning

Related terms

• point taken
• get the point
• see the point
• take the point