(of a place or position) To have occupied
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(of a subject) To have intellectually pursued
To have accepted
“Would he agree to take up the responsibility of the administration of this country in these difficult times?”
(of a place or position) To have occupied
“What mattered to her wasn't the numbers themselves, but their ability to take up the space in her mind that Kate occupied.”
To have picked one option over another
To have derived from
To have acquired something, usually over a period of time
Past tense for to elevate to a higher place or position
“Ross worked the controls, presumably to take the platform up, but it suddenly tilted at an awkward angle.”
Past tense for to shorten (clothes or fabric)
“The seamstress will be along in a minute to take up the sleeves.”
Past tense for to continue or recommence an activity or task
“So you think you can just come waltzing back in here and take up where we left off?”
Past tense for to hold or engage the attention of
“There will be many times when my writing will take up my attention.”
Past tense for to absorb water or a liquid
“Firstly, it is more difficult for roots to take up water that contains salt, so the plant dies through lack of water.”
(intransitive) Past tense for to resume after a brief discontinuance
Past tense for to enlist or register for a service or as a member
Past tense for to take the first step into something
Past tense for to begin, or go on, to consider next
Past tense for to accept a challenge
(of an offer or proposal) Past tense for to answer in the affirmative
Past tense for to participate or engage in a given activity
Past tense for to devote effort to something
Past tense for to accept something willingly or gladly
(major in) Past tense for to concentrate on a particular area of study
Past tense for to spend or use up (a period of time)
(turn to) Past tense for to start doing or becoming involved with
Past tense for to monopolize or dominate the use of something
Past tense for to conduct or devote oneself to
Past tense for to commence or continue a given task
Past tense for to seize an opportunity or circumstance
Past tense for to take, gather or pick up
Past tense for to use, empty or drain completely
Past tense for to turn to and adopt or use, typically to resolve a difficult situation
Past tense for to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking
Past tense for to establish or initiate something
Past tense for to form a close relationship with someone
Past tense for to buy or procure by payment
Past tense for to assume a role or position once occupied by someone else
Past tense for to satisfy or fulfill (a want, requirement, or need)
Past tense for to reduce or shorten in extent or duration
Past tense for to have a clear idea or understanding of
Past tense for to accept as satisfactory or conforming to the required standards or rules
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