take up
Intermediate (B1)neutral
To start doing something new as a hobby, or to use up space or time.
"My doctor suggested I take up swimming to help with my back pain."
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Take up.

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a take up the topics then I'll take up

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Take up more space.

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So, uh take up.

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I take up your time.