to take something by force
31Force field (science fiction) — In science fiction and fantasy literature, a force field or protective shield is a barrier made up of energy to protect a person, area or object from attacks or intrusions. The idea may be based partly on the concept of a vector field. In the… …
32take the lid off something — blow/take the lid off (something) to cause something bad that was previously kept secret to be known by the public. In 1989 they started an investigation that was to blow the lid off corruption in the police force …
33Take Your Daughter to Work Day (The Office) — Office episode name = Take Your Daughter To Work Day Michael and Edward R. Meow during Take Your Daughter to Work Day . ep num = 24 prod code = 02018 date = March 16 2006 writer = Mindy Kaling director = Victor Nelli, Jr. season = 2 Take Your… …
34take·off — /ˈteıkˌɑːf/ noun, pl offs 1 : the moment when an airplane, helicopter, etc., leaves the ground and begins to fly [noncount] Please remain seated during takeoff. Air Force One, you re ready for takeoff. [count] perfect …
35force — /fɔ:s/ noun 1. strength ♦ to be in force to be operating or working ● The rules have been in force since 1986. ♦ to come into force to start to operate or work ● The new regulations will come into force on January 1st. 2. a group of people ■ verb …
36force — /fɔ:s/ noun 1. strength ♦ to be in force to be operating or working ● The rules have been in force since 1986. ♦ to come into force to start to operate or work ● The new regulations will come into force on January 1st. 2. a group of people ■ verb …
37take over — 1) PHRASAL VERB If you take over a company, you get control of it, for example by buying its shares. [V P n (not pron)] A British newspaper says British Airways plan to take over Trans World Airways. [Also V n P] 2) PHRASAL VERB If someone takes… …
38take the lid off — blow/take the lid off (something) to cause something bad that was previously kept secret to be known by the public. In 1989 they started an investigation that was to blow the lid off corruption in the police force …
39take over — verb a) to assume control of something, especially by force; to usurp He will take over the job permanently when the accountant retires. b) to adopt a further respo …
40To take a newspaper — Take Take, v. t. [imp. {Took} (t[oo^]k); p. p. {Taken} (t[=a]k n); p. pr. & vb. n. {Taking}.] [Icel. taka; akin to Sw. taga, Dan. tage, Goth. t[=e]kan to touch; of uncertain origin.] 1. In an active sense; To lay hold of; to seize with the hands …
