take up

/tˈeɪk ˈʌp/

[verb]

to take up

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: take]

to fill or occupy a particular amount of space or time

to begin or start doing something, such as a hobby, a task, or a new activity

adopt

synonyms : fasten on

hook on

latch on

seize on

turn one's interest to

begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job

synonyms : start

take out or up with or as if with a scoop

synonyms : lift out

scoop

scoop out

scoop up

take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption

synonyms : sorb

occupy or take on

synonyms : assume

strike

take

take up and practice as one's own

synonyms : adopt

borrow

take over

return to a previous location or condition

synonyms : resume

take up as if with a sponge

synonyms : sop up

suck in

take in

synonyms : take in

take in, also metaphorically

synonyms : absorb

*** to start doing a particular job or activity

*** to shorten a piece of clothing [e.g. skirt, trousers]

*** to discus something or deal with something

to physically lift or pick up something from a lower position

Examples

1. She took up the cudgels for women's rights.

2. He should take up a hobby.

3. He took up the reins of government immediately after the coup.

4. During the summer break, she took up work as a tour guide.

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