Phrase guide

take a view

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To form an opinion and take action on an issue which carries the risk of professional or legal liability; particularly where there is no obvious course of action.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, intransitive

Topics: business

Examples

  • Collate together all the information you can, but do remember that Michael's the one who'll take a view, not you.
  • If the insurer refuses to cover the defect in the policy, the client is just going to have to take a view.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Appendix:Collocations of do, have, make, and take.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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