take water

• Устаревшее или архаичное выражение, означающее подняться на борт корабля или отправиться в плавание; также исторически использовалось для обозначения пополнения запасов пресной воды для путешествия. В современном употреблении используется редко и считается устаревшим.

An archaic or obsolete expression meaning to board a ship or to set sail; also historically used to mean to take on a supply of fresh water for a voyage. In modern usage, it is rarely used and considered outdated.

1. To leak or let water inB2formal

   (Of a boat or container) to admit water through a leak, often leading to sinking.

   Дать течь

   • The old boat began to take water after hitting the rocks.
   • The hull took water, and the crew had to abandon ship.
   • If the bucket takes water, we'll need to patch it.

2. To be invalid or collapseC1informalbritish

   (Of an argument, theory, or plan) to be shown as weak, flawed, or unsound.

   Оказаться несостоятельным

   • His entire argument took water when the new evidence was presented.
   • The plan took water after the budget cuts were announced.
   • Their theory took water under closer scrutiny.