Αναζήτηση
to take up
[phrase form: take]
01
to make a new interest or hobby a regular part of one's life
Transitive: to take up an activity or hobby
Example
The family took up hiking as a weekend activity.
We should take up a fitness routine for a healthier lifestyle.
Let 's take up the habit of reading before bedtime.
02
to occupy a particular amount of space or time
Transitive: to take up space or time
Example
The new project took up a significant portion of their schedule.
The meeting took up the entire afternoon.
The painting takes up a considerable amount of wall space.
03
to discuss a particular topic or issue
Transitive: to take up a topic or issue
Example
I 'll take up gardening in the spring.
She took up writing after retiring.
He wants to take up photography as a hobby.
04
to adjust the length of a piece of clothing to make it shorter
Transitive: to take up a piece of clothing
Example
The fashion designer took up the hem to create a unique style.
She decided to take up the dress for a better fit.
05
to accept someone as a student or trainee
Transitive: to take up sb
Example
The renowned scientist took up the passionate student for a research project on climate change.
The school took up the dedicated students for a special science and technology program.
The company took up the ambitious interns for a summer internship program.
06
to start a job or position and begin doing the associated tasks
Transitive: to take up a job or position
Example
She happily took up the job offer from the reputable company.
Please take up the role with confidence.
07
to gather something with a tool or by hand
Transitive: to take up sth
Example
The child eagerly took up a handful of pebbles from the riverbank.
The farmer took up a handful of soil to check its moisture content.
The chef used a ladle to take up a portion of soup for tasting.
08
to move oneself into a specific position or location
Transitive: to take up a position or location
Example
As the sun set, the campers took up their places around the fire.
The team took up strategic positions before the match started.
The company plans to take up a larger office space next year.
09
to resume an activity, topic, or task that was previously interrupted
Transitive: to take up an activity or topic
Example
The band took up their performance after a short break.
Let 's take up the game from where we paused.
They took up the task with renewed enthusiasm.
10
to absorb something, resembling the action of a sponge
Transitive: to take up a liquid or substance
Example
The sponge can take up spills on various surfaces in the kitchen.
The sponge was able to take up the spilled milk from the floor.
She grabbed a towel to take up the water that had leaked from the bottle.
11
to accept an opportunity
Transitive: to take up an opportunity or role
Example
The student took up the opportunity to study abroad.
She took up the bet to try a new cuisine every month.
Taking up a leadership role involves additional responsibilities.
12
to pick something up from a lower position
Transitive: to take up sth
Example
The movers took up the sofa and carried it into the truck.
She took up the toys and placed them on the shelf.
The delivery person took up the large parcel and carried it to the door.
Παράδειγμα
The family took up hiking as a weekend activity.
We should take up a fitness routine for a healthier lifestyle.
Let's take up the habit of reading before bedtime.
I decided to take up yoga for its health benefits.
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