taken up


Meanings

  • 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;
  • having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something;
    • "he was taken up in worry for the old woman"