Meanings
How to pronounce "take on water":
AU
To slowly fill with water, as due to a leak or being washed by high waves; to begin to sink.
To be in an increasingly difficult or risky situation; to falter or begin to fail.
Example Sentences
1
The ship started to take on water after hitting an iceberg.
2
His business was struggling and started to take on water.
3
The leaking roof caused the basement to take on water during heavy rain.
4
The canoe began to take on water after hitting a rock.
5
The old water tank had a crack and started to take on water.
