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to take up
[phrase form: take]
01
adoptar, tomar
to make a new interest or hobby a regular part of one's life
Transitive: to take up an activity or hobby
Ejemplos
We should take up a fitness routine for a healthier lifestyle.
Deberíamos adoptar una rutina de ejercicios para un estilo de vida más saludable.
02
ocupar
to occupy a particular amount of space or time
Transitive: to take up space or time
Ejemplos
The meeting took up the entire afternoon.
La reunión ocupó toda la tarde.
03
abordar, tratar
to discuss a particular topic or issue
Transitive: to take up a topic or issue
Ejemplos
The council decided to take up the issue of street parking at the upcoming session.
El consejo decidió abordar el tema del estacionamiento en la calle en la próxima sesión.
04
acortar, subir
to adjust the length of a piece of clothing to make it shorter
Transitive: to take up a piece of clothing
Ejemplos
The mother took her daughter's school uniform up as she grew taller.
La madre arregló el uniforme escolar de su hija a medida que crecía.
05
tomar como alumno, aceptar como aprendiz
to accept someone as a student or trainee
Transitive: to take up sb
Ejemplos
The school took up the dedicated students for a special science and technology program.
La escuela aceptó a los estudiantes dedicados para un programa especial de ciencia y tecnología.
06
asumir, ocupar
to start a job or position and begin doing the associated tasks
Transitive: to take up a job or position
Ejemplos
Please take up the role with confidence.
Por favor, asume el rol con confianza.
07
recoger, tomar
to gather something with a tool or by hand
Transitive: to take up sth
Ejemplos
The farmer took up a handful of soil to check its moisture content.
El agricultor recogió un puñado de tierra para comprobar su contenido de humedad.
08
instalarse, ocupar
to move oneself into a specific position or location
Transitive: to take up a position or location
Ejemplos
The chef took up his position in the kitchen, ready to prepare the evening's specials.
El chef ocupó su posición en la cocina, listo para preparar los especiales de la noche.
09
retomar, continuar
to resume an activity, topic, or task that was previously interrupted
Transitive: to take up an activity or topic
Ejemplos
Can we take the conversation up after lunch?
¿Podemos retomar la conversación después del almuerzo?
10
absorber, empapar
to absorb something, resembling the action of a sponge
Transitive: to take up a liquid or substance
Ejemplos
The sponge can take up spills on various surfaces in the kitchen.
La esponja puede absorber los derrames en varias superficies de la cocina.
11
aceptar, asumir
to accept an opportunity
Transitive: to take up an opportunity or role
Ejemplos
Taking up a leadership role involves additional responsibilities.
Asumir un papel de liderazgo implica responsabilidades adicionales.
12
recoger, tomar
to pick something up from a lower position
Transitive: to take up sth
Ejemplos
She took up the toys and placed them on the shelf.
Ella recogió los juguetes y los colocó en el estante.
