definition of
[take in]

[1] #1 take in v. provide with shelter. wn

[2] #2 take in v. fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!". wn

[3] #3 take in v. suck or take up or in; "A black star absorbs all matter". wn

[4] #4 take in v. visit for entertainment; "take in the sights". wn

[5] #5 take in v. call for and obtain payment of; "we collected over a million dollars in outstanding debts"; "he collected the rent". wn