Meaning of the word "take up with" in English

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take up with

US /teɪk ʌp wɪð/

UK /teɪk ʌp wɪð/

to become friends with someone, especially someone who is considered to be a bad influence

Example:

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She's started taking up with a new crowd, and I'm worried about her.

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I wish he wouldn't take up with those troublemakers.

Synonym:

associate with befriend consort with hang out with mix with

to begin to deal with or discuss something

Example:

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We need to take up with the manager about the new policy.

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The committee will take up with the issue at their next meeting.

Synonym:

address deal with discuss handle tackle

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