When the community faces a sudden crisis, the mayor takes action to coordinate emergency services.

She is taking action to address the community's concerns.

He kept taking the mickey during the meeting, which made it hard to stay professional.

He always takes the mickey if you tell him you're nervous.

The scout takes point on the patrol through the dense forest.

While taking point, she signaled the squad to halt and scout ahead.

She noticed me taking out the old photographs from the attic.

Her dramatic resignation, complete with a marching band, was taking the cake at the office today.

I knocked on the door without realizing someone was taking a shit inside.

Every morning, she takes out the trash before leaving for work.