take root

radicarsi, attecchire

Per un’idea o una pratica, essere accettata e diventare difficile da eliminare.

In inglese semplice: If an idea or practice does this, people accept it and it becomes difficult to remove.

• The idea soon took root.
• These traditions have taken root in our town.
• Fear took root in his mind after the accident.

Come si usa: take root in something (The custom took root in the local community.)

Sinonimi: take hold, become established

Espressioni comuni: take root in society, take root slowly

mettere radici, attecchire

Per una pianta, cominciare a far crescere le radici nel terreno.

In inglese semplice: If a plant does this, its roots begin to grow into the soil.

• The young plants took root.
• Will these cuttings take root in water?
• The tree has taken root beside the wall.

Come si usa: take root in something (The cuttings took root in moist soil.)

Sinonimi: root

Espressioni comuni: take root in soil, take root here