TAKEIN

take in

Verb

  1. To deceive; to hoodwink.
  2. To allow a person or an animal to live in one's home.
  3. To shorten (a garment) or make it smaller.
    Try taking the skirt in a little around the waist.
  4. To absorb or comprehend.
    The news is a lot to take in right now.
  5. To receive into your home for the purpose of processing for a fee.
    In hard times, some women would take in washing and others dressmaking repairs.
  6. To subscribe to home delivery of.
  7. To attend a showing of.
    take in a show
    take in a movie


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