take in, v.tr.1aTugaim, seolaim, treoraím (duine) isteach. bTo take in the harvest, an fómhar a chur isteach, a tharlú. Nau: To take in (a supply of) water, lón uisce a chur ar bord. (Of boat) To take in water, uisce a dhéanamh. cTo take in an orphan, bheith istigh a thabhairt do dhílleachta. To take in lodgers, lóistéirí a choinneáil. 2aTo take in a dress at the waist, gúna a chúngú sa choim. bTo take in sail, seol a ghiorrú. 3Cuimsíonn, áiríonn. The empire took in all these countries, bhí na tíortha seo uile ina gcuid den impireacht. 4aTuigim. To take in the situation, an cúrsa a thuiscint go baileach. He took it all in at a glance, thuig sé an t-iomlán sa nóiméad. bF: (Believe) He took it all in, chreid sé gach focal de. cF: (Cheat) He was taken in, chuaigh sé sa dol; buaileadh bob air. He is easily taken in, is furasta dallach dubh a chur air. I am not to be taken in, ní margadh réidh, leanbh ó aréir, mise agat. Don't be taken in by appearances, ná tóg leabhar ar an gclúdach.