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to take up with
[phrase form: take]
01
to dedicate one's time and energy to a specific activity or pursuit
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
inseparable
particle
up with
base verb
take
present tense
take up with
3rd person singular
takes up with
present participle
taking up with
past simple
took up with
past participle
taken up with
Examples
I 'm planning to take up with a new hobby — photography.
02
to form a close connection with someone or a group based on shared interests or support
Examples
She decided to take up with a new group of friends after moving to the city.
