Select the option that gives the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.

It is good to take into account all the important factors before making a decision.

consider

The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom "take into account" is consider.

The idiom "take into account" means to think about something carefully and to consider its importance. It is often used when making decisions, to ensure that all relevant factors are considered before reaching a conclusion.

In the sentence "It is good to take into account all the important factors before making a decision," the speaker is saying that it is important to think carefully about all the factors that are relevant to the decision before making it. This will help to ensure that the decision is made in a way that is fair and reasonable.

The other options are not as accurate.

• leave - This option does not make sense in the context of the idiom. The idiom is about considering something, not leaving it out.
• select - This option is not accurate because the idiom does not mean to choose something.
• control - This option is not accurate because the idiom does not mean to have power over something.