1take in
To deceive; to hoodwink.
2take in
To receive into your home for the purpose of processing for a fee.
In hard times, some women would take in washing and others dressmaking repairs.
3take in
To foster or adopt a child informally.
4take in
To shorten or make it smaller.
Try taking the skirt in a little around the waist.
5take in
To absorb or comprehend.
The news is a lot to take in right now.
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