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    take a message

    US /tek e ˈmɛsɪdʒ/

    ・

    UK /teik ə ˈmesidʒ/

    A1
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo write down a message for someone who is not available.
    Can I take a message for you?

    Video subtitles

    Talking on the Phone in English - English Phone Vocabulary Lesson

    11:48Talking on the Phone in English - English Phone Vocabulary Lesson
    • He said: "Would you like to leave a message?" You could also say: "Can I take a message?" "Should I give him a message?" What can you say to answer this question?

      He said: "Would you like to leave a message?" You could also say: "Can I take a message?" "Should I give him a message?" What can you say to answer this question?

    • Can I take a message?

      Can I take a message?

    A2

    VT STAR - 59 - Eggis - defying gravity

    05:01VT STAR - 59 - Eggis - defying gravity
    • To those who ground me, take a message back from me.

      To those who ground me, take a message back from me.

    • Take a message back from me -

      Take a message back from me -

    B1

    Idina Menzel - Defying Gravity (from LIVE: Barefoot at the Symphony)

    04:26Idina Menzel - Defying Gravity (from LIVE: Barefoot at the Symphony)
    • To those who ground me, take a message back from me

      To those who ground me, take a message back from me

    • To those who ground me, take a message back from me.

      To those who ground me, take a message back from me.

    B1

    Basic English Lesson: LISTEN or HEAR?

    04:45Basic English Lesson: LISTEN or HEAR?
    • "Will you listen out for the phone? And answer the phone for me while I'm not here? Take a message",

      "Will you listen out for the phone? And answer the phone for me while I'm not here? Take a message",

    • Take a message, maybe.

      Take a message, maybe.

    A1

    Placing an order – 17 – English at Work makes placing your order easy

    03:48Placing an order – 17 – English at Work makes placing your order easy
    • I'll answer. Hello, Tip Top Trading, Anna's phone... no, this is Denise speaking, Anna's busy at the moment. Can I take a message?

      I'll answer. Hello, Tip Top Trading, Anna's phone... no, this is Denise speaking, Anna's busy at the moment. Can I take a message?

    • Can I take a message?

      Can I take a message?

    A2

    John Lennon on government targets

    04:46John Lennon on government targets
    • We have to take a message.

      We have to take a message.

    • We have to take a message.

      We have to take a message.

    A2

    Better Call Saul - Hector Invades Los Pollos Hermanos (S3E4) | Movieclips

    04:46Better Call Saul - Hector Invades Los Pollos Hermanos (S3E4) | Movieclips
    • I can take a message.

      I can take a message.

    • I could—I could take a message.

      I could—I could take a message.

    A2

    Friends: Chandler’s Crazy New Roommate's Ex Girlfriend (Season 2 Clip) | TBS

    02:26Friends: Chandler’s Crazy New Roommate's Ex Girlfriend (Season 2 Clip) | TBS
    • Can I take a message or... or a fish tank?

      Can I take a message or... or a fish tank?

    A2

    Time Expressions in English You MUST Learn!

    04:54Time Expressions in English You MUST Learn!
    • Can I take a message?

      Can I take a message?

    • Can I take a message?

      Can I take a message?

    A2

    Elevate Your Phone Customer Service - Essential English Phrases

    30:05Elevate Your Phone Customer Service - Essential English Phrases
    • Can I take a message and have them return your call?

      Can I take a message and have them return your call?

    • Can I take a message and have them return your call?

      Can I take a message and have them return your call?

    A2