took up

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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When she was well enough, Chwalinska took up running and boxing as part of the recovery process and, after a four-month break, decided to go back to tennis.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The department did not immediately respond to a request Sunday for comment about where the eagles took up refuge.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Remind us why the court took up Hamm in the first place?

From Slate • May 23, 2026

He took up the mantle of civic engagement, as well, but he did it on a Texas-sized scale.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

She stepped out from the hollow and took up position.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver