plural of take-up

plural of take up

Alternative form of take-up

(transitive) To pick up. / (transitive) To begin doing (an activity) on a regular basis. / (transitive) To address (an issue). / (transitive) To occupy; to consume (space or time).

The act of taking something up, by tightening, absorption, or reeling in.

To form a close relationship with (someone). / To become interested in (something). / To begin living together with; to lodge with.

To support, as in an argument; to defend the stance or character of.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take up

present participle of take up

(idiomatic) To make a defense for someone or something, on behalf of another person.