Pronunciation: /teɪk ˈkʌvər/
noun a shelter or protection from something dangerous or harmful
A1 In case of a storm, it is important to take cover.
A2 During a tornado warning, people should take cover in a safe place.
B1 The soldiers quickly took cover behind the sandbags during the enemy attack.
B2 The protesters were instructed to take cover as the police started firing tear gas.
C1 The journalist bravely refused to take cover despite the danger of the situation.
C2 The experienced hikers knew exactly where to take cover when the unexpected storm hit the mountain.
verb to seek shelter or protection from something dangerous or harmful
A1 When it starts raining, you should take cover under a tree.
A2 During the earthquake drill, the students were instructed to take cover under their desks.
B1 The soldiers were ordered to take cover behind the sandbags during the enemy attack.
B2 As the storm approached, the hikers quickly took cover in a nearby cave.
C1 The security team took cover behind the armored vehicle to shield themselves from the gunfire.
C2 In the midst of the chaos, the civilians took cover in the underground bunker to wait out the conflict.
formal In case of an emergency, it is advisable to take cover in a designated safe area.
informal When the storm hits, we should take cover in the basement.
slang Dude, that fight was getting out of hand, we had to take cover behind the bar.
figurative When faced with criticism, she tends to take cover behind a wall of defensiveness.
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