take up
/teɪk ʌp/
To start a new activity or hobby
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To start a new hobby, sport, subject of study, job, etc.
"She decided to take up painting as a hobby."
- 2.
To occupy or fill (space, time, energy, etc.)
"This large desk takes up too much room in my small office."
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I'm thinking of taking up yoga to improve my flexibility.
I'm thinking of taking up yoga to improve my flexibility.
The new project will take up most of my time next month.
The new project will take up most of my time next month.
He took up the challenge of learning a new language in a year.
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