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 sentencesThe project is taking shape.
deDas Projekt nimmt Gestalt an. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Our plans are taking shape.
ruНаши планы принимают реальные очертания. — las
deUnsere Pläne nehmen Form an. — Sudajaengi
Things are starting to take shape.
The bus stop is taking shape.
My idea is starting to take shape.
deMeine Idee beginnt, Gestalt anzunehmen. — Naina
Translations
5 languagesDeutsch
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
Synonyms
4 synonymsLessons 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