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Moderatetake up
The correct spelling is take up.
How to pronounce take up
verb
Say it like: Tak-e u-p
The correct spelling is take up. To pick up. For example: "The reel automatically took up the slack."
Usage Examples
“The reel automatically took up the slack.”
“I wish to take up mathematics.”
“Let's take this up with the manager.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To pick up.
- 2.To begin doing (an activity) on a regular basis.
- 3.To address (an issue).
- 4.To occupy; to consume (space or time).
- 5.To shorten by hemming.
noun
- 1.The act of taking something up, by tightening, absorption, or reeling in.
- 2.(machinery) That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine or loom for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch.
- 3.Acceptance (of a proposal, offer, request, etc.).
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