take up with
US /teɪk ʌp wɪð/
UK /teɪk ʌp wɪð/
1.
berkawan dengan, bergaul dengan
to become friends with someone, especially someone who is considered to be a bad influence
:
•
She's started taking up with a new crowd, and I'm worried about her.
Dia sudah mula berkawan dengan kumpulan baru, dan saya risau tentang dia.
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I wish he wouldn't take up with those troublemakers.
Saya harap dia tidak berkawan dengan pembuat masalah itu.
2.
membincangkan, menangani
to begin to deal with or discuss something
:
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We need to take up with the manager about the new policy.
Kita perlu berbincang dengan pengurus mengenai polisi baru.
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The committee will take up with the issue at their next meeting.
Jawatankuasa akan membincangkan isu itu pada mesyuarat seterusnya.