How to Pronounce "take on a new meaning"
expression
TAYK-awn-uh-NOO-MEE-ning
TAYK-on-uh-NYOO-MEE-ning
Definition
When something, often a word or situation, starts to be understood or interpreted in a different or additional way than before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈnju/, /ˈnu/ /ˈminɪŋ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /njˈuː/ /mˈiːnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-awn-uh-NOO-MEE-ning
UK
TAYK-on-uh-NYOO-MEE-ning
Listen in Context
After the accident, the word 'safe' takes on a new meaning for our family.
When you become a parent, 'love' takes on a new meaning.
For many people, the flag has taken on a new meaning.
Suddenly, all those childhood stories take on a new meaning after you become a parent yourself.