To take notes on
Example: They take notes on key points
Definition
"To take notes on" means to actively write down or record important information or key points from a source such as a lecture, meeting, or text in order to remember or review it later.
Etymology
The phrase "to take notes on" comes from the word "note," which originally meant a brief written record or remark. "Take" in this context means to capture or record. The combination evolved naturally as a way to describe the act of writing down important information. Did you know? The word "note" comes from the Latin 'nota,' meaning a mark or sign.
