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take up

to begin a hobby; to occupy time or space

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to start doing an activity or having an interest as a hobby or job

2. (verb) to occupy or use space, time, or a position

3. (verb) to accept an offer, invitation, or challenge

4. (verb) to continue discussing something that was mentioned before

5. (verb) to lift or pick something up from the ground

Examples

• 1. She decided to take up tennis after watching the Olympics.
• 2. The new furniture takes up most of the living room.
• 3. He took up her offer to visit her house next weekend.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

take after, take on, take over, touch on, turn down, turn out