* To take something: *Tomar un libro* (To take a book)
* To drink: *Tomar café* (To drink coffee)
* To take a photo: *Tomar una foto* (To take a photo)
* To take a bus: *Tomar el autobús* (To take the bus)
* To take action: *Tomar una decisión* (To take a decision)
* To capture: *Tomar la ciudad* (To capture the city)
It's important to consider the context to understand the precise meaning of "tomar".