Definition
to take a message: to write down, to make note of or to pass on a message, a communication, a notice, a memo
May (or "can") I take a message?: Would you like to leave a message? Would you like me to communicate anything to them? Is there anything that you would like me to pass on?
- "Mr Delavigne is... dead... at the moment. Can I take a message?"
- "He won't be back until Friday. Can I take a message?"
- "He isn't available. May I take a message?"
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