English Explanatory Dictionary

take by storm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To capture by means of a sudden, overwhelming attack.
  2. To seize, overpower, or captivate in a sudden and forceful manner.
  3. To rapidly gain great popularity in (a place).

Pronunciation

/ˌteɪk baɪ ˈstɔːm/ /ˌteɪk baɪ ˈstɔːɹm/ en-us-take by storm.ogg en-au-take by storm.ogg

Word forms

take by storm takes by storm taking by storm took by storm taken by storm

Etymology

Compare English blitzkrieg.

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