To take to Meaning, Definition & Usage

Definitions
  1. . (a) To apply one's self to; to be fond of; to become attached to; as, to take to evil practices.
    "If he does but take to you, . . . you will contract a great friendship with him." Walpole.
    (b) To resort to; to betake one's self to.
    "Men of learning, who take to business, discharge it generally with greater honesty than men of the world." Addison.

Webster 1913