noun🔗ShareThe act by which something is taken."The takings from the bake sale will be used to fund the school trip. "actionbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA seizure of someone's goods or possessions."The landlord's taking of the tenant's furniture was a harsh consequence of unpaid rent, a clear example of takings. "propertylawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA state of mental distress, resulting in excited or erratic behavior (in the expression in a taking)."Seeing her misplaced homework, Sarah was in a takings, frantically searching every corner of her room. "mindconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(in the plural) Cash or money received (by a shop or other business, for example)."The small bakery had good takings on Saturday morning because many people bought bread and pastries. "businessfinanceeconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
