take up

US /teɪk ˈʌp/
UK /teɪk ˈʌp/
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1.

memulai, mengambil

to start a hobby, sport, or other activity

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•
She decided to take up painting in her free time.
Dia memutuskan untuk mulai melukis di waktu luangnya.
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He's thinking of taking up golf.
Dia sedang berpikir untuk mulai bermain golf.
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2.

memakan, menyita

to occupy space or time

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This sofa will take up too much space in the living room.
Sofa ini akan memakan terlalu banyak tempat di ruang tamu.
•
My new job will take up most of my time.
Pekerjaan baruku akan menyita sebagian besar waktuku.
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3.

memendekkan, mengecilkan

to shorten a piece of clothing

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•
The tailor needs to take up the hem of these trousers.
Penjahit perlu memendekkan keliman celana ini.
•
Can you take up this dress for me? It's too long.
Bisakah kamu memendekkan gaun ini untukku? Terlalu panjang.
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shortenhemalter
4.

menerima, mengambil

to accept an offer or challenge

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He decided to take up the job offer.
Dia memutuskan untuk menerima tawaran pekerjaan itu.
•
She was quick to take up the challenge.
Dia cepat menerima tantangan itu.
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acceptembraceundertakeassume
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