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takes up

VERB

begin or start again

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adopt assume commence continue embrace enter initiate open pick up renew reopen resume tackle undertake

WEAK

become involved in carry on engage in espouse follow through get off go on kick off proceed recommence restart set to start take on tee off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain cease close complete conclude end exclude finish forget halt leave neglect reject release stop

Example Sentences

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Since 2022, he has led a double life as a pilot for Air France - a job he will continue after he takes up his position in LA.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Washington's journey lasted about five hours on the ferry service that takes up to 50 hours from end to end.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Many Americans don’t have transportation alternatives for work, which means they keep paying the extra cost of gas while they can, but it takes up more of their paycheck.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Lawmakers sometimes request to speak with a particular kind of detainee — for example, people held longer than 90 days — and Lyons said meeting such requests takes up too much time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Hearing his name, the dog walks into the kitchen, takes up his position by Mom.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini