「取る」 is a versatile verb meaning "to take," "to pick up," or "to get." It can refer to taking an object, taking notes, or even taking a break. Example: 本を取ります。 (I take a book.)

物(もの)を手(て)でつかむ、手(て)に取(と)る、または何(なに)かを得(え)る時(とき)に使(つか)う動詞(どうし)です。色(いろ)々(いろ)な使(つか)い方(かた)があります。 例(れい)：本(ほん)を取(と)ります。