phr. v.片語動詞吸收After this paper takes up all the water, we will dry it
phr. v.片語動詞開始從事He takes up a new game every year
phr. v.片語動詞佔用;花去Your dog takes up my place in the car
phr. v.片語動詞(衣服等)改小;改短After she takes up your clothes they will fit perfectly
phr. v.片語動詞繼續做某事After he takes up from me I will start something new
phr. v.片語動詞佔用(時間)Working takes up too much of my day
v.t./i.動詞 (及物/不及物)開始;從事She takes up jogging every morning.
v.t.及物動詞佔用This project takes up all of my time.
v.t.及物動詞討論;處理The lawyer takes up the case with enthusiasm.