Take the point Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɔɪnt
TAYK thuh POINT
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɔɪnt
TAYK thuh POINT
Definición
To understand or accept the main idea or argument someone is making, even if you might not fully agree.
Uso & Matices
Mainly used in discussion or debate for acknowledging someone else's perspective politely. Often followed by 'but' to introduce a counterpoint. More common in formal or semi-formal contexts; 'get your point' is more informal.
Spanish: entender el punto - aceptar el argumentoPortuguese (BR): entender o ponto - aceitar o argumentoPortuguese (PT): perceber o ponto - aceitar o argumentoChinese (Simplified): 明白观点 - 接受观点Chinese (Traditional): 明白觀點 - 接受觀點Hindi: बात समझना - तर्क स्वीकार करनाArabic: أفهم وجهة النظر - أقبل الحجةBengali: পয়েন্টটি বুঝতে পারা - যুক্তি মেনে নেওয়াRussian: понять суть - принять аргументJapanese: ポイントを理解する - 主張を受け入れるVietnamese: hiểu quan điểm - chấp nhận lập luậnKorean: 요점을 이해하다 - 주장을 받아들이다Turkish: noktayı anlamak - argümanı kabul etmekUrdu: بات سمجھنا - دلیل کو قبول کرناIndonesian: mengerti maksud - menerima argumen
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I take the point you are making about saving money.
basic
He didn’t agree but said he took the point.
basic
Do you take the point about finishing on time?
basic
Take the point, but I still think we need to try a different approach.
natural
Okay, I take the point, let’s move on to the next topic.
natural
You don’t have to repeat it, I take the point already.
natural