English

Verb

take one's time

1. (intransitive, idiomatic) To go about something slowly and carefully.

   Take your time — there's no need to rush.

2. (intransitive, idiomatic) To take more time to do something than is considered acceptable.

   You took your time getting here!

Synonyms

• (to go about something slowly and carefully):
• (take more time to do something than is considered acceptable): dawdle, take too long, tarry

See also

• take time
• take someone's time

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