Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
' to take time' in the following sentences
English answer:
set aside time
Added to glossary by
Kim Metzger
Jun 23, 2005 15:35
18 yrs ago
English term
Sanjeev
' to take time' in the following sentences
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My direct boss takes time to explain the priorities and challenges facing my organisation.
My direct boss takes time to listen to my views and ideas.
What does "takes time" exactly mean here? Does it mean he spares some time from his busy schedule to explain the above. Or does it mean that he explains such things in details. Please clarify. Thank you
My direct boss takes time to listen to my views and ideas.
What does "takes time" exactly mean here? Does it mean he spares some time from his busy schedule to explain the above. Or does it mean that he explains such things in details. Please clarify. Thank you
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+10
2 mins
Kim Metzger
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sets aside time for his employees
I think your understanding is spot on. Yes, it means "he spares some time from his busy schedule to explain the above." This would also mean that he explains things in detail.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks to all of you for your great help."
+3
2 mins
both - explains in great detail - sets time aside to do so
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Peer comment(s):
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Can Altinbay
: ...and to listen. Hi, Rita :)
2 mins
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hi Can :-)
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Balasubramaniam L.
9 hrs
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tappi_k
22 hrs
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4 mins
Gabriel Aramburo Siegert
Ready Comprehensive 30 year experience
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish, Spanish to English, and 1 more.
takes time in (on)...
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+7
5 mins
he does it in an unhurried manner
Even though the boss is (probably) a busy man, he spends as much time as is needed to do the explaining/listening. He doesn't do these things in a rushed or hurried fashion, giving the appearance of wanting to get away as quickly as possible, but "gives" the time to do it properly.
Peer comment(s):
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RHELLER
: good point :-)
8 mins
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| agree |
David Moore (X)
15 mins
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| agree |
Altrum
: Yes. It's about making sure the listener understands.
20 mins
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| agree |
Aisha Maniar
25 mins
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| agree |
Alfa Trans (X)
3 hrs
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| agree |
Balasubramaniam L.
: Exactly.
9 hrs
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| agree |
tappi_k
21 hrs
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