taking: Meaning and Definition of

tak•ing

1. the act of a person or thing that takes.
2. the state of being taken.
3. something that is taken.
4. an action by the federal government, such as a regulatory ruling, that results in a reduction in the value of private property.
5. receipts, esp. of money earned or gained.
6. a state of agitation or distress.

1. captivating, winning, or pleasing.
2. infectious or contagious.