give notice—
1. notify or warn a person with regard to smth.:
- I had been given notice that the home I’m living in was going up for sale.
2. dismiss smb. from employment:
- A person who is given notice can easily become demoralized. It takes time to accept the situation….
3. notify the employer about quitting one’s position:
- His cook-boy, who had worked for him twelve years, gave notice that month.
take notice—
1. perceive smth.; pay attention to smth.:
- I did not take notice that the horse was almost dead when I took him.
2. take smth. seriously; heed smth.:
- I just hope people will take notice of the warnings and do not drink and drive.