Phrasal verb TAKE UP

TAKE UP

1. To take up something (or take something up) is to start doing a particular, activity, job or hobby etc.

Examples of use:

1. My grandmother has taken up knitting.
2. I’ve recently taken up photography.
3. You’re good at writing stories. Why don’t you take it up as a career?
4. He took up stamp collecting when he was a boy.

2. To take up something (or take something up) is to shorten a piece of clothing, such as a dress or trousers.

Examples of use:

1. My new trousers are too long – I need to take them up.
2. My wedding dress had to be taken up 10cm.
3. Your skirt is a bit long. Shall I take it up for you?

This phrasal verb has additional meanings – you can find some of them here.

Practise your English and write a sentence using this phrasal verb. Think of a suitable response to this question using the phrasal verb take up.

8. Do you have any hobbies?

I’ve recently _______________________________________________