Definition of take stock in English:
take stock
phrase
Review or make an overall assessment of a particular situation, typically as a prelude to making a decision.
‘he needed a period of peace and quiet in order to take stock of his life’- ‘A team of Ministry of Agriculture today visited 10 villages to take stock of the draught-like situation and assess crop loss caused due to it.’
- ‘The aim of strategic assessment is to take stock of the current business situation with a view to realizing the strategic intent.’
- ‘Policy makers should take stock of the vulnerable situation and embark on a proactive and constructive approach to realise the virtues of Rule of Law and of egalitarian society.’
- ‘I could imagine that any of these would cause air traffic control to pause for a few minutes to take stock of the situation and decide whether to proceed with caution.’
- ‘It is time that we feel being a part of this huge churning and take stock of our situation with our own indigenous faculties and not borrowed or make-believe perceptions.’
- ‘In accordance with its key decisions, the Forum has decided that a national level delegation would be soon visiting Gujarat to take stock of the situation.’
- ‘Rather than worry about health, finances, official details and relationships at this point, it's best to take stock of situations and act now.’
- ‘Times like these also remind us of the need to take stock of our overall financial picture, from insurance to record-keeping to wills.’
- ‘As a military officer, I'm trained to take stock of my situation constantly.’
- ‘You need to spend more time getting still and taking stock of your true feelings, dreams and concerns.’
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