Take A Breath (Verb)
Meaning
Draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs; "I can breathe better when the air is clean"; "The patient is respiring".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Take a deep breath and try to relax, you've been stressed all day.
- Before speaking, take a breath to choose your words carefully.
- She took a quick breath of fresh air before descending into the cave.
- The doctor instructed the patient to take a deep breath and exhale slowly.
- After finishing the marathon, he had to take a breath to catch his strength.