take shape

Verb

figuratively intransitive often

(intransitive, often figuratively) To take a definite form.

Japanese Meaning

具体的な形を成す、はっきりと形になる / （抽象的なものが）徐々にはっきりとした形に整う

As we refined the plan, the proposal began to take shape.

計画を詰めるにつれて、提案は形になり始めた。

Sense（1）

(intransitive, often figuratively) To take a definite form.

After two hours of discussion, our plans began to take shape.

takes shape

（ present singular third-person ）

taking shape

（ participle present ）

took shape

（ past ）

taken shape

（ participle past ）