| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
take aside [teɪk əˈsaɪd] | to move someone away from others for a private conversation |
Other meanings
- to speak to someone privately or confidentially
- to separate someone from a group temporarily
- to pull someone away for a personal discussion
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "take aside"
- The teacher took me aside after class to discuss my grades.
- Can I take you aside for a moment? We need to talk.
- The manager took him aside to give him feedback privately.
- She took her friend aside to share the secret news.
Features of Using "take aside"
This phrasal verb is commonly used when someone needs to have a private, often serious or confidential conversation. It implies removing someone from a public or group setting to discuss something that shouldn't be overheard by others. The conversation is typically brief and focused on a specific matter that requires discretion.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb take
take off
to leave the ground and begin to fly
take away
remove something from a place or person
take up
to begin a new activity or hobby
take out
to remove something from a place
take over
to gain control of something, especially a business or responsibility
take in
to absorb or understand something
take back
to return something
take after
to resemble a family member in appearance or character
take along
to bring someone or something with you
take down
to remove something from a higher position
take apart
disassemble into pieces
take through
to guide someone through a process or explain something step by step
take on
to accept or undertake a task or responsibility
take to
to begin to like someone or something
take over from
to assume control or responsibility from someone else
take out on
to direct your anger or frustration toward someone or something unfairly
take down a notch
to humble someone or reduce their arrogance
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