take to

phrasal verb15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.0

to transport someone to a hospital for medical treatment

to sue someone or start a legal case against them

to bring a pet or animal to a veterinarian for treatment

to bring a vehicle to a mechanic for repairs

to do something in the most excessive way possible

to begin performing in front of an audience

to begin selling a new product

to present an issue or proposal to the board of directors

to take an injured person to the hospital emergency room

to present an issue or bill to the legislative body

to pursue a career in acting or stage production

to bring a case before a special court, often for a specific issue like employment

to submit a dispute to a formal arbitration process

a more formal way of saying 'take to the vet'

to evacuate a sinking ship by getting into lifeboats