English Explanatory Dictionary

take to task

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To lecture, berate, admonish, or hold somebody accountable for his or her actions.

Pronunciation

En-au-take to task.ogg

Word forms

take to task takes to task taking to task took to task taken to task

Synonyms

reproach upbraid attask

Related words

hold to account

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