tomar medidas
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tomar medidas(
toh
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mahr
meh
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dahs
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to act)
a. to take action
Si no ha liquidado su deuda para el fin de mes, tendremos que tomar medidas.If you haven't paid off your debt by the end of the month, we'll have to take action.
b. to take measures
El gobierno finalmente decidió tomar medidas para proteger el medio ambiente.The government has finally decided to take measures to protect the environment.
c. to take steps
Muchas mujeres en diferentes empresas están tomando medidas para lograr la igualdad de sueldo.Women in different companies are taking steps to achieve equal pay.
2. (to measure)
a. to take measurements
El sastre le va a tomar medidas a William para hacerle el frac para su boda.The tailor is going to take William's measurements to make his tails for the wedding.
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