take up with
US /teɪk ʌp wɪð/
UK /teɪk ʌp wɪð/
1.
frequentare, legarsi a
to become friends with someone, especially someone who is considered to be a bad influence
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She's started taking up with a new crowd, and I'm worried about her.
Ha iniziato a frequentare una nuova compagnia, e sono preoccupato per lei.
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I wish he wouldn't take up with those troublemakers.
Vorrei che non frequentasse quei piantagrane.
2.
affrontare, discutere
to begin to deal with or discuss something
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We need to take up with the manager about the new policy.
Dobbiamo discutere con il manager la nuova politica.
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The committee will take up with the issue at their next meeting.
Il comitato affronterà la questione nella prossima riunione.