Take up

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.2 Verb (transitive) 1.3 Verb (intransitive)

English

Noun

1. (machinery) That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch.

Verb (transitive)

1. to begin doing an activity on a regular basis

   I've taken up knitting.

2. to begin learning how to do something

   I'm taking up piano lessons.

3. to address an issue

   Let's take this up with the manager.

4. to bring something somewhere

   Can you take this up to the front desk?

5. to occupy; to consume space

   The books on finance take up three shelves.

6. to shorten by hemming

   If we take up the sleeves a bit, that shirt will look much better on you.

7. to accept (an offer or favor). Usage :take somebody up.

   Shall we take them up on their offer to help us move?

Verb (intransitive)

1. to resume

   let's take up where we left off