verb · irregular · intransitive · common

take shape

take shape · takes shape · took shape · taken shape · taking shape

формировать, образовать, придавать форму

sich formen, Gestalt annehmen

To take a definite formTo take a definite form.

» The project is taking shape.

Das Projekt nimmt Gestalt an.

Meaning

1 senses

(figuratively, often)To take a definite form.
After two hours of discussion, our plans began to take shape.
Gestalt annehmen, sich formen

More definitions

develop into a distinctive entity

Examples

15 sentences

The project is taking shape.
deDas Projekt nimmt Gestalt an.
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Our plans are taking shape.
ruНаши планы принимают реальные очертания.
deUnsere Pläne nehmen Form an.
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Things are starting to take shape.
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The bus stop is taking shape.
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My idea is starting to take shape.
deMeine Idee beginnt, Gestalt anzunehmen.
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Translations

5 languages

Deutsch

By meaning 1

take a definite form:

Forms

takes shape, taking shape, took shape, taken shape

Base form	take shape · to take shape
3rd person singular	takes shape
Present participle	taking shape
Past simple	took shape
Past participle	taken shape

irregular · Lesson

Present simpleLesson

I, you, we, they	take shape
he, she, it	takes shape

Past simpleLesson

all persons

took shape

Present perfectLesson

I, you, we, they	have taken shape
he, she, it	has taken shape

Future simple (will)Lesson

all persons

will take shape

Synonyms

4 synonyms

formB1 come into being

Close in meaning

develop into a distinctive entity:form take form spring

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