Alternative form of take the l (“take a loss, in sports”) / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, L.

(obsolete) To become a highwayman.

(slang, surfing, of a surfer) To be knocked off one's surfboard by a wave.

A government's revenue through taxes, royalties and government participation

(intransitive) To position oneself and/or one's weapon so as to be aimed specifically at a chosen mark or target (which is indicated after 'at') / (idiomatic) To direct criticism (towards).

Synonym of take a hint / (idiomatic) Concede to mounting evidence; wake up and smell the coffee.

To depart, especially on foot.

(nautical) To assume responsibility for steering a ship / (by extension) To take over responsibility (of something) from someone else

(Christianity) To become an officially inducted member of a religious order, such as an order of priests, nuns, or monks.

(obsolete, idiomatic) To take offence.