take up - definition of take up by The Free Dictionary
take up - take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words" imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, absorb, suck, take in, draw mop, mop up, wipe up - to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop; "Mop the ...