Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take ill
phrase
teɪk ɪl
Definition
To become sick or unwell.
Examples
- After staying out in the cold all night, she began to take ill.
- He took ill shortly after returning from his trip.
Meaning
The phrase ‘take ill’ is commonly used to describe the onset of an illness, indicating that someone has suddenly become sick.
Synonyms
- fall ill
- become sick
- get sick
