taken /ˈteɪ.kn̩/adjective 2phrases 3 adjective2 •(informal) In a serious romantic relationship.I can't ask her out, she's taken. •Infatuated; fond of or attracted to.He was very taken with the girl, I hear. Phrases with taken be taken illTo become ill. get taken inTo be unofficially fostered. have one's name takenTo receive a yellow card.