From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishtake stock (of something)take stock (of something)THINK ABOUTto think carefully about the things that have happened in a situation in order to decide what to do next While in hospital, Jeremy took stock of his life. → stock
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take stock (of something)• He walked back inside and took stock of the situation.• With him came a difference in style, a change of gear, a time for reflection and taking stock.• Many others in the region are taking stock, too.• That is what I mean by taking stock.• He paused outside the doors, taking stock of his men, careful not to give any sign of his thoughts.• As the others came ashore I took stock of my new dominion.• While in the hospital, Jeremy took stock of his life.• It is time to take stock, at the half-way mark, before the next phase of reform.• That night at camp, with 23 miles still ahead of us, we took stock. 