take the meaning

To interpret someone's argument.

Japanese Meaning

相手の議論の意味を読み解く / 相手の主張を解釈する

I tried to take the meaning of his argument before responding, so I wouldn't misrepresent his point.

返答する前に彼の主張の意図を汲み取ろうとし、彼の要点を誤って伝えないようにした。

Sense（1）

To interpret someone's argument.

takes the meaning

（ present singular third-person ）

taking the meaning

（ participle present ）

took the meaning

（ past ）

taken the meaning

（ participle past ）