Take attendance Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /əˈtɛndəns
TAYK uh-TEN-dens
tˈeɪk/ /ɐtˈɛndəns
TAYK uh-TEN-dens
Definition
To check and record which people are present, usually in a class or meeting.
Usage & Nuances
Common in schools or formal groups. Alternatives: 'call the roll'. Use in the present tense: 'I will take attendance.' Not used for casual gatherings. The opposite is 'skip attendance' or 'miss attendance' (not standard).
Spanish: pasar lista - tomar asistenciaPortuguese (BR): chamar a lista - fazer chamadaPortuguese (PT): fazer a chamada - chamar a listaChinese (Simplified): 点名Chinese (Traditional): 點名Hindi: हाज़िरी लेनाArabic: تسجيل الحضورBengali: উপস্থিতি নেওয়া - হাজিরা নেওয়াRussian: проводить перекличку - отмечать присутствующихJapanese: 出席を取るVietnamese: điểm danhKorean: 출석을 부르다Turkish: yoklama almakUrdu: حاضری لیناIndonesian: mengambil absensi - mencatat kehadiran
Example Sentences
The teacher will take attendance at the beginning of class.
basic
Please sit down quietly while I take attendance.
basic
Every morning, Ms. Lee takes attendance before starting the lesson.
basic
If you're late, you'll miss taking attendance.
natural
Can someone else take attendance if I'm not here tomorrow?
natural
We always take attendance before meetings to know who showed up.
natural