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take up

UK
/teɪk ʌp/
US
/teɪk ʌp/

Translations

take upverb
took up
Past Simple
taken up
Past Participle
taking up
Gerund
UK
/teɪk ʌp/
US
/teɪk ʌp/
Let's take up the discussion where we left off yesterday.
Reprenons la discussion là où nous l'avons laissée hier.
releverDans le sens de relever un défi ou d'accepter une responsabilité.
He was eager to take up the challenge of leading the new project.
Il était impatient de relever le défi de diriger le nouveau projet.
The new sofa takes up a lot of space in the living room.
Le nouveau canapé occupe beaucoup d'espace dans le salon.
se mettre à
She decided to take up painting as a way to relax after work.
Elle a décidé de se mettre à la peinture pour se détendre après le travail.
Additional translations
reprendreDans le sens de retoucher ou raccourcir un vêtement.
Synonyms
accept
adopt
assume
begin
start
commence
engage in
embark on

Definitions

take upverb
To begin to engage in or pursue a new activity or hobby.
She decided to take up painting as a way to relax after work.
To occupy space, time, or attention.
The new sofa takes up a lot of space in the living room.
To accept or adopt a challenge or responsibility.
He was eager to take up the challenge of leading the new project.
To continue or resume something after an interruption.
Let's take up the discussion where we left off yesterday.
To shorten or tighten something, such as clothing.
She had to take up the hem of her dress because it was too long.
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