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taking it from the top

taking it from the top is the present participle and gerund of take it from the top.

Meaning of take it from the top

Verb

take it from the top (third-person singular simple present takes it from the top, present participle taking it from the top, simple past took it from the top, past participle taken it from the top)

  1. To start something, especially a musical or theatrical performance, from the beginning.
    • OK fellas, the tape is rolling, let's take it from the top.

Questions about taking it from the top

What is taking it from the top the present participle and gerund of?
Taking it from the top is the present participle and gerund of take it from the top.

Words near taking it from the top in the dictionary

  1. taking into consideration
  2. taking issue to
  3. taking it
  4. taking it away
  5. taking it easy
  6. taking it from the top
  7. taking it into one's head
  8. taking it on the arches
  9. taking it on the lam
  10. taking it out in
  11. taking it out of

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