Definitions

take up

[teyk-uhp] / ˈteɪkˌʌp /

VERB

begin or start again

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adopt assume commence continue embrace enter initiate open pick up renew reopen resume tackle undertake

WEAK

become involved in carry on engage in espouse follow through get off go on kick off proceed recommence restart set to start take on tee off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain cease close complete conclude end exclude finish forget halt leave neglect reject release stop

Example Sentences

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I’m autistic, and a lot of what’s happening when we are moving is not actually about wanting to take up more space.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

One of the highest-profile SNP politicians, the Aberdeen South MP had to step down from Westminster in order to take up his seat at Holyrood.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The purchase, worth just over $30 billion, was expected to take up to a year, and it needed the full 12 months to go through.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

It can take up to six weeks from the time a person has been exposed to the virus to the onset of illness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

First, I see Jennifer Mitchell take up her finished test.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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