take up with

US /teɪk ʌp wɪð/
UK /teɪk ʌp wɪð/
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1.

se envolver com, fazer amizade com

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.
Ela começou a se envolver com uma nova turma, e estou preocupado com ela.
I wish he wouldn't take up with those troublemakers.
Eu gostaria que ele não se envolvesse com aqueles encrenqueiros.
2.

abordar, discutir

to begin to deal with or discuss something

:
We need to take up with the manager about the new policy.
Precisamos discutir com o gerente sobre a nova política.
The committee will take up with the issue at their next meeting.
O comitê abordará a questão em sua próxima reunião.