take up Meaning and Definition

1. v. pursue or resume

2. v. return to a previous location or condition

3. v. adopt

4. v. take up as if with a sponge

5. v. take out or up with or as if with a scoop

6. v. take in, also metaphorically

7. v. take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption

8. v. accept

9. v. occupy or take on

10. v. take up and practice as one's own

11. v. begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job

12. v. turn one's interest to

13. v. take up time or space