intransitive. To take root, to become rooted. Chiefly figurative. Now English regional (chiefly south-western).

intransitive. To take root; to settle, become established. Frequently with in.

figurative. To obtain a permanent footing, take hold; (of a person or people) to become established in a place, settle down. Cf. to put down roots…

intransitive. spec. Of fire: to begin to act on a substance; to take hold.

to take rooting: to become fixed or established, settle down in a place; (literal) to begin to grow and draw nourishment from the soil. Cf. to tak…

to be well warmed: to be settled in (a residence, position of dignity or profit). Obsolete. Cf. warm, adj. 7.

To seize, take hold of; to take root.

intransitive. Originally Scottish. To establish oneself in a location or place; to settle, take up one's abode. Formerly also figurative, with on…

to come to stay: To become permanent or established, to come into regular use or recognition; to assume a secure position in public favour or as…