Take up

verb

To begin to do or learn something.

He decided to take up golf.
Visual representation of "take up" - To begin to do or learn something

Often appears as...

  • take up a hobby
  • take up a cause
verb

To occupy space or time.

The desk takes up too much room.
Visual representation of "take up" - To occupy space or time

Often appears as...

  • take up space
  • take up time
verb

To accept an offer or challenge.

I might take you up on that offer.
Visual representation of "take up" - To accept an offer or challenge

Often appears as...

  • take up an offer
  • take someone up on something
verb

To continue after interruption.

Let's take up where we left off yesterday.
Visual representation of "take up" - To continue after interruption

Often appears as...

  • take up where left off
  • take up the story
verb

To absorb or soak up a liquid.

The cloth takes up the spill quite well.
Visual representation of "take up" - To absorb or soak up a liquid

Often appears as...

  • take up a spill
  • take up moisture
verb

To begin to do or learn something.

He decided to take up golf.
Visual representation of "take up" - To begin to do or learn something

Often appears as...

  • take up a hobby
  • take up a cause
verb

To occupy space or time.

The desk takes up too much room.
Visual representation of "take up" - To occupy space or time

Often appears as...

  • take up space
  • take up time
verb

To accept an offer or challenge.

I might take you up on that offer.
Visual representation of "take up" - To accept an offer or challenge

Often appears as...

  • take up an offer
  • take someone up on something
verb

To continue after interruption.

Let's take up where we left off yesterday.
Visual representation of "take up" - To continue after interruption

Often appears as...

  • take up where left off
  • take up the story
verb

To absorb or soak up a liquid.

The cloth takes up the spill quite well.
Visual representation of "take up" - To absorb or soak up a liquid

Often appears as...

  • take up a spill
  • take up moisture
Definition 1 of 5
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New Beginnings

Used when one initiates a new activity, often a hobby or an interest.

Illustration for New Beginnings
After retiring, my grandmother decided to take up painting.
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Positive Change

Expressing a proactive step towards learning or improving oneself.

Illustration for Positive Change
She decided to take up meditating to reduce stress.
LampPro Tip 1/2

New Beginnings

Used when one initiates a new activity, often a hobby or an interest.

Illustration for New Beginnings
After retiring, my grandmother decided to take up painting.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Positive Change

Expressing a proactive step towards learning or improving oneself.

Illustration for Positive Change
She decided to take up meditating to reduce stress.
LampPro Tip 1/2

New Beginnings

Used when one initiates a new activity, often a hobby or an interest.

Illustration for New Beginnings
After retiring, my grandmother decided to take up painting.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Positive Change

Expressing a proactive step towards learning or improving oneself.

Illustration for Positive Change
She decided to take up meditating to reduce stress.
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