taking in (B1)
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /ˈteɪkɪŋ ɪn/
Definition
Absorbing or observing information, sensory experiences, or surroundings with focus and attention.
Examples
The students were taking in every word of the professor's lecture.
We spent the afternoon taking in the sights of the historic city center.
He stood still for a moment, taking in the atmosphere of the bustling market.
How to Use taking in
- take in the sights (idiom)
- to visit and look at landmarks — "We spent the weekend taking in the sights of London."
- be taken in by (phrasal verb)
- to be deceived by something — "I was taken in by his fake credentials."
Synonyms of taking in
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