Commentary: Includes: TAKE A BREAK, TAKE A BREATHER, TAKE FIVE, TAKE LEAVE, TAKE OFF, TAKE TEN, TAKE TIME OFF
Examples:
They can either take a break or try a different approach to the
problem.
The musicians took five during the rehearsal.
It sounds like you need to take some time off to relax.
We decided to take a breather until it was time to go.
They took off a few days to rest up.
You can take leave for 4-5 days while you recuperate.
Once a month, they take a junket to Hawaii or Europe.
Should I take a year out and then return?
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Activity_pause
PropBank: take.18,take.28
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_time_off 1
take_leave 1
take_a_breather 1
take_ten 1
take_off 4
take_five 1
Commentary: Includes: TAKE IN, TAKE FOR A RIDE
Examples:
The immigrant was taken in because he trusted everyone.
Try not to be taken for a ride by scammers.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: take.04
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_in 2
Commentary: Includes: TAKE ON
NOTE: This sense does not include "claim or conquer, become in control of" as in sense 8 of take-v.xml. If this occurs in this vpc task, please choose "None of the Above."
Examples:
I'll take on this difficult task.
Charlie likes to take Mary on in soccer.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_on 3, 5
Commentary: Includes: TAKE OUT (ON)
Examples:
Don't take it out on your spouse.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: take.26
Commentary: Includes: TAKE A LIFE, TAKE OUT, TAKE DOWN
Examples:
In the Wild West, you'll need to take out the criminals using only your
trusty pistol.
The storm took the sailors' lives.
His critics took him down after the lecture.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: take.27
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_down 2
Commentary: Includes: TAKE PLACE, TAKE STAGE
Examples:
While the conversation took place, it rapidly grew dark.
The event is set to take stage on Saturday.
Mappings:
VerbNet: occurrence-48.3
FrameNet: Event
PropBank: take.14
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_stage 1
take_place 1
Commentary: Includes: TAKE CHARGE, TAKE CONTROL TAKE HOLD OF, TAKE OVER
Examples:
Mrs. Ward took over in 1986.
The program helped many clients take hold of their finances.
Investors are trying to take control of the company immediately.
Take charge of the situation before it's too late!
Mappings:
VerbNet: adopt-98
FrameNet: Change_of_Leadership
PropBank: take.12
Commentary: Includes: TAKE THE FLOOR, TAKE THE STAND
Examples:
Our opponents took the stand to describe "awkward" situations.
Whenever I took the floor to speak, I could see that they were not
really listening.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: take.12
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_the_floor 2
take_the_stand 1
Commentary: Includes: TAKE A FIRM STAND, TAKE A HARD LINE
Examples:
The manager takes a hard line with people who show up late.
The officials have finally decided to take a firm stand on this rule.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_a_firm_stand 1
Commentary: Includes: TAKE IT, TAKE IT ON THE CHIN, TAKE ONE FOR THE TEAM, TAKE ONE'S LUMPS, TAKE THE BLAME, TAKE LYING DOWN
Examples:
The organization took it on the chin this week.
She took lumps for her opinion, but it's hard to argue with her
premise.
She isn't going to take it lying down.
He made many mistakes, but failed to take the blame for any of them.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_one's_lumps 1
take_it_on_the_chin 1
take_lying_down 1
Commentary: Includes: TAKE A CRAP, TAKE A LEAK, TAKE A PISS, TAKE A SHIT
Examples:
He left for a minute to take a leak.
The dog had taken a crap in the flower beds.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Excreting
PropBank: NM
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_a_shit 1
take_a_crap 1
take_a_leak 1
Commentary: Includes: TAKE HEART (IN), TAKE COMFORT
Examples:
She took heart in his words.
You can take comfort in such a promise.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_heart 1
Commentary:
NOTE: ONLY choose this sense for the phrases listed below. Otherwise, please mark the instance as None of the Above.
NOTE: DO NOT choose this sense for "take a joke" or "take lying down." These instances fit in sense 12 of take-v.xml. Choose "None of the Above" if they occur in this vpc task.
NOTE: DO NOT choose this sense for "take drunk" or "take ill." These instances belong in sense 13 of take-v.xml. Choose "None of the Above" if they occur in this task.
Examples:
TAKE A CHILL
TAKE A HIT
TAKE A POWDER
TAKE ABACK
TAKE ADVANTAGE
TAKE AFTER
TAKE BACK
TAKE CARE
TAKE DOWN
TAKE FOR GRANTED
TAKE HOME
TAKE IN VAIN
TAKE IN CHARGE
TAKE ISSUE
TAKE IT EASY
TAKE ITS/HIS/HER TOLL
TAKE KINDLY TO
TAKE OFF
TAKE OUT
TAKE PAINS
TAKE PART
TAKE STOCK
TAKE THE AIR
TAKE THE BULL BY THE HORNS
TAKE THE CAKE
TAKE THE COUNT
TAKE THE FIELD
TAKE THE FIFTH
TAKE THE FIFTH AMENDMENT
TAKE THE FLOOR
TAKE THE ROAD
TAKE THE VEIL
TAKE TIME BY THE FORELOCK
TAKE TO HEART
TAKE TO TASK
TAKE TO THE HILLS/AIR/AIRWAVES/COURTS
TAKE TURNS
TAKE UP ARMS
TAKE WATER
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Judgment_direct_address,Participation
PropBank: take.01,take.11,take.14,take.17,take.19,take.20
WordNet 3.1 Sense Numbers: 26, 27
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
take_out 4
take_the_air 1
take_the_cake 1
take_up_arms 1
take_advantage 1, 2
take_part 1
take_time_by_the_forelock 1
take_kindly_to 1
take_to_heart 1
take_stock 1, 2
take_in_charge 1
take_issue 1
take_in_vain 1
take_the_bull_by_the_horns 1
take_the_field 1, 2
take_the_count 1
take_pains 1
take_home 1
take_down 3
take_back 5
take_a_powder 1
take_the_road 1
take_aback 1
take_the_floor 1
take_the_fifth_amendment 1
take_water 1
take_a_hit 1
take_to_task 1
take_care 1, 2, 3
take_it_easy 1
take_the_stage 1
take_the_fifth 1
take_for_granted 1
take_turns 1
take_off 1, 3, 7, 8
take_the_veil 1