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Meaning of take cover | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To shelter oneself.

also, figuratively, idiomatic

Equivalents

Español curbrirse guarecerse guarirse (desus.) ir a cubierto
Suomi suojautua
Français s'abriter
Polski kryć się schronić uchronić ukryć się
Українська сховатися ховатися
Tiếng Việt ẩn nấp

Examples

“Coordinate term: give cover”
“Can't you hear, can't your hear the thunder? / You better run, you better take cover”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

take credit take delight in take delivery take down take down a notch take down a peg

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