Take shape Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To start becoming clear, organized, or real after being an idea or a plan. It describes when something begins to develop in a noticeable or concrete way.
Usage & Nuances
This is a semi-formal idiom, common in professional, creative, and planning contexts. Often used with words like 'plans', 'ideas', 'project', 'solution'. Never used for literal physical shapes.
Spanish: tomar forma - concretarsePortuguese (BR): tomar formaPortuguese (PT): tomar formaChinese (Simplified): 成形 - 逐渐成型Chinese (Traditional): 成形 - 逐漸成型Hindi: आकार लेनाArabic: يأخذ شكله - يتبلورBengali: স্পষ্ট হতে শুরু করা - গঠিত হতে শুরু করাRussian: оформляться - приобретать очертанияJapanese: 具体化し始める - 形になり始めるVietnamese: hình thành - dần rõ nétKorean: 윤곽이 드러나다 - 구체화되다Turkish: şekillenmek - belirginleşmekUrdu: روشن ہونا شروع ہونا - صورت اختیار کرناIndonesian: mulai terbentuk - mulai jelas
Example Sentences
The plan began to take shape after our meeting.
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At first it was just a sketch, but now the design is really starting to take shape.
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Our vacation plans are finally starting to take shape.
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Her idea slowly started to take shape.
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The project will take shape over the next few weeks.
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If everything goes well, the solution should take shape by next Friday.
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