Take things of value with you when you leave
It took me 3 hours to travel there. 
take a photo/picture
to take the bus/train
to take a cab/taxi
Did the thief take anything valuable
Come in; take a seat.
When will you take the mid-term exams?
When did you take your driving test?
I am going to take a course in design
take a look
take a break
take a deep breath

take off
Please fasten the seat belt, the plane is about to take off.
to take off your coat
He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire.
I've decided to take a few days off next week.

take in
He took me in with a fake jade.
Police have taken a man in for theft.

Fish take in oxygen through their gills.