Question: Here is one sentence: To make like a deer caught in the headlights.
Here is another sentence: He made as if to punch him, but they both laughed and shook hands.
Does the make mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Question: Here is one sentence: Hold your tongue.
Here is another sentence: He can hold his liquor.
Does the hold mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Question: Here is one sentence: We take the Times every day.
Here is another sentence: Take action.
Does the take mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Question: Here is one sentence: This building used to be a church before being converted into a library.
Here is another sentence: There is a lovely little church in the valley.
Does the church mean the same thing in the two sentences?

Answer:
the same meaning