start an activity
I decided to take up yoga to help me relax after work.
take up — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
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use space or time
This sofa takes up too much space in the living room.
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1. start an activity
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to begin doing a new activity, hobby, or sport regularly.
I decided to take up yoga to help me relax after work.
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to fill or occupy a particular amount of space or time.
This sofa takes up too much space in the living room.
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