Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take-up
verb
/ˈteɪk ʌp/
Definition
The act of taking something and lifting it or accepting it.
Examples
- She decided to take up painting as a hobby.
- The chair takes up too much space in the small room.
- He took up the challenge to run a marathon.
Meaning
To start using something or to engage in a new activity; can also refer to the space or time that something occupies.
Synonyms
- embrace
- accept
- adopt
- begin
- occupy
