Take root
verb
When an idea or plan starts to become accepted or successful.
It took years for his ideas to finally take root in the academic community.
Often appears as...
- take root in the society
- take root in one's mind
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
When a plant or tree starts to grow roots in the soil.
It takes about a week for the cuttings to take root and start growing.
Often appears as...
- plant takes root
- tree takes root
verb
When an idea or plan starts to become accepted or successful.
It took years for his ideas to finally take root in the academic community.
Often appears as...
- take root in the society
- take root in one's mind
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
When a plant or tree starts to grow roots in the soil.
It takes about a week for the cuttings to take root and start growing.
Often appears as...
- plant takes root
- tree takes root
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Growth
'Take root' metaphorically implies that an idea or plan grows like a plant from acceptance.
Her charity work began to take root in the local community.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Needed
The phrase suggests that acceptance and success don't happen instantly, but over time.
Trust in the new policy took root after several months.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Spread
Ideas 'take root' in a culture or society, indicating widespread adoption.
The concept of sustainable living is finally taking root globally.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Growth
'Take root' metaphorically implies that an idea or plan grows like a plant from acceptance.
Her charity work began to take root in the local community.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Needed
The phrase suggests that acceptance and success don't happen instantly, but over time.
Trust in the new policy took root after several months.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Spread
Ideas 'take root' in a culture or society, indicating widespread adoption.
The concept of sustainable living is finally taking root globally.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Growth
'Take root' metaphorically implies that an idea or plan grows like a plant from acceptance.
Her charity work began to take root in the local community.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Needed
The phrase suggests that acceptance and success don't happen instantly, but over time.
Trust in the new policy took root after several months.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Spread
Ideas 'take root' in a culture or society, indicating widespread adoption.
The concept of sustainable living is finally taking root globally.
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