Problem: Sentence1: Infection can cause a lupus flare.
Sentence2: A colitis flare.
Q: Does the term flare mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: I was hoping for a yes.
Sentence2: Was that a yes?
Q: Does the term yes mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: I used to take The Sunday Times.
Sentence2: The hard work took its toll on her.
Q: Does the term take mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: Break down a proof.
Sentence2: I broke my foot while playing hockey.
Q: Does the term break mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
different meanings