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Take up room Meaning in English

expression

ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɹum
TAYK-UP-ROOM
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ɹˈuːm
TAYK-UP-ROOM

التعريف

To occupy physical space, often more than is necessary or desired.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal. Most commonly refers to objects taking more space than desired ('The sofa takes up too much room'). Can also describe people or ideas metaphorically, but physical space is primary. Not used for 'make room' or 'take a room' (as in a hotel).

جمل نموذجية

That big table takes up room in the kitchen.

basic

Please move your bag, it takes up room on the seat.

basic

The old sofa takes up room in the living room.

basic

All these boxes take up room in my closet, but I don't want to throw them out.

natural

Your shoes always take up room by the door—can you please move them?

natural

Don’t worry, that chair doesn’t take up room—it fits right in the corner.

natural