take notice

• Auf etwas oder jemanden aufmerksam werden, es zur Kenntnis nehmen oder beachten, oft nachdem es zuvor ignoriert wurde.

To pay attention to something or someone; to become aware of or acknowledge something, often after ignoring it previously.

1. B1formal

   To become aware of something or someone; to observe or pay attention.

   Beachtung schenken

   • She took notice of the warning signs.
   • The manager took notice of his hard work.
   • You should take notice of the new regulations.

2. React or respondB2informal

   To show interest or react to something, often after ignoring it initially.

   Notiz nehmen

   • He didn't take notice of her advice until it was too late.
   • The company finally took notice of customer complaints.
   • She took notice of the changes in his behavior.