Take up
/teɪk/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To begin a new activity, such as a hobby or interest.
- She decided to take up painting after she retired.
- He took up playing the guitar when he was in high school.
2. To occupy time, space, or attention.
- The meeting took up most of the afternoon.
- The sofa takes up too much space in the living room.
3. To accept a challenge or responsibility.
- He took up the challenge to run a marathon.
- She took up the role of team leader after her predecessor left.
4. To resume something after an interruption.
- Let's take up the discussion after lunch.
- We took up our journey after the storm passed.
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