What does take shelter mean?
take shelter
Definition
To take cover in a protected place to escape rain, wind or strong sun.
Example sentences
We took shelter under the bakery's awning until the rain eased off.
We took shelter under the bakery's awning until the rain eased off.
Even the bread bag was soaked when we finally took shelter inside the bakery.
Even the bread bag was soaked when we finally took shelter inside the bakery.