Related to word: take
片语动词
to begin engaging in a specific job or activity
開始從事（工作或活動）
She decided to take up painting as her side job.
她決定開始以繪畫作為她的兼職工作。
After retirement, he took up volunteering.
退休後，他開始從事志願服務。
They took up gardening over the weekend to enjoy being in touch with nature.
他們在週末開始園藝工作，享受與大自然接觸的樂趣。
to engage in a discussion or address a matter
商討或處理
We need to take up the progress of this project as soon as possible.
我們需要盡快商討這個專案的進度。
In the meeting, they took up how to address the recent customer complaints.
在會議中，他們討論瞭如何解決最近的客戶投訴。
Are you ready to take up the discussion for the next steps?
你準備好討論下一步的行動了嗎？
to alter a garment, like a skirt or pants, to a shorter length
改短（衣裙、褲子等）
She decided to take up the dress to a shorter length for summer wear.
她決定把這條裙子改短一些，以便在夏天穿著。
I need to take up these pants to pair better with the shoes.
我需要把這些褲子改短一些，以便更好地搭配這雙鞋子。
He asked the tailor to take up the sleeves of the jacket.
他請裁縫把這件外套的袖子改短。
to commence an official position
就任
He will take up the position of the new manager next month.
他下個月將就任新經理的職位。
She recently took up the role of city councilor, getting involved in policy discussions.
她最近就任市議員的職位，參與政策討論。
The professor will take up the dean position in the fall semester.
這位教授將在秋季學期就任院長職位。
to occupy a specific amount of space or period of time
佔用（空間或時間）
This piece of furniture takes up too much space and may need to be replaced.
這件傢俱佔用了太多空間，可能需要更換。
This activity will take up our entire afternoon.
這個活動會佔用我們整個下午的時間。
He took up enough time in the meeting to explain the plan.
他在會議上佔用了足夠的時間來解釋這個計劃。