Take up room Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɹum
TAYK-UP-ROOM
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ɹˈuːm
TAYK-UP-ROOM
Definition
To occupy physical space, often more than is necessary or desired.
Usage & Nuances
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).
Spanish: ocupar espacioPortuguese (BR): ocupar espaçoPortuguese (PT): ocupar espaçoChinese (Simplified): 占地方Chinese (Traditional): 佔地方Hindi: जगह घेनाArabic: يأخذ مساحةBengali: জায়গা দখল করা - স্থান নেওয়াRussian: занимать местоJapanese: 場所を取るVietnamese: chiếm chỗKorean: 자리를 차지하다Turkish: yer kaplamakUrdu: جگہ لینا - جگہ گھیرناIndonesian: memakan tempat
Example Sentences
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