take up

🇺🇸 /ˈteɪk ʌp/ 🇬🇧 /ˈteɪk ʌp/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags RARE
phrase verb
B2

to use a certain amount of space or time

This desk takes up too much space.

B1

to begin a specific activity or job

She decided to take up painting as a hobby.

translation

phrv. to use a certain amount of space or time; to begin a specific activity or job