Take a cocktail, having time out for a chat maybe (6)

I believe the answer is:

singer

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'take' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for singer that I've seen before include "one to celebrate?" , "Make of sewing machine" , "Vocal performer" , "Someone of note" , "Entertainer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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