betook
v. 前往；使行动起来；致力于（betake 的过去式）
例句
He betook himself to his room.
他进了自己的房间。
《牛津词典》
They came therefore to a decision, betook themselves in a body to the king, and begged for their dismissal.
因此，他们作出了一个决定，一起去见国王，请求集体辞职。
She betook herself to fasting.
她虔诚地斋戒。
