Meaning of take in
Definition of take in
visit for entertainment; "take in the sights"
call for and obtain payment of; "we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts"; "he collected the rent"
see or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie"
fold up; "take in the sails"
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month"
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers; "We overheard the conversation at the next table"
accept; "The cloth takes up the liquid"
take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"