take point
take point · takes point · took point · taken point · taking point
пойти первым, повести за собой, возглавить
To assume the first and most exposed position in a formation in combatTo assume the first and most exposed position in a formation in combat; to serve as the lead soldier or unit advancing through hostile or unsecured territory.
» Tom has taken some damage points.
Eccles17 · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
2 sensesTo assume the first and most exposed position in a formation in combat; to serve as the lead soldier or unit advancing through hostile or unsecured territory.
пойти́ пе́рвымpojtí pérvym, повести́ за собо́йpovestí za sobój
(broadly)To assume a key role in an operation.
возгла́вить
Examples
3 sentencesTranslations
2 languagesРусский
By meaning 2
to be the first, to lead in the combat:
to assume a key role in an operation:
Forms
takes point, taking point, took point, taken point| Base form | take point · to take point |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | takes point |
| Present participle | taking point |
| Past simple | took point |
| Past participle | taken point |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedpoint taken
Derivedpoint man
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle