take up

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Concise English dictionary

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verb
+pursue or resume
+adopt
+turn one's interest to
+take up time or space
+begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job
+take up and practice as one's own
+occupy or take on
+take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption
+take out or up with or as if with a scoop
+accept
+take in, also metaphorically
+take up as if with a sponge
+return to a previous location or condition