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take the minutes

phrase/teɪk ðə ˈmɪnɪts/

B1CEFR level
35/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

To record the discussions, decisions and actions of a meeting in a written summary.

Could someone volunteer to take the minutes so we have a record of what was agreed?

Similar: minute the meeting, record proceedings

Topic: Business email & meetings in Business English

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