take the point verb2 •To grasp the essential meaning of what a person is saying, to understand a person's argument and point of view.I take your point well enough, but mayn't you be after all quite wrong? — 1900 •To agree with what a person says, to be persuaded by their arguments."Then," said Mr Mifflin, cordially, "say no more. I take your point. My objections are removed." — 1914 formstook the point · taken the point · taking the point · takes the point