Take up for Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
TAYK-uhp-FOR, TAYK-uhp-FUR, TAYK-uhp-FRUR
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
TAYK-up-FAW
Definition
To defend or support someone in a disagreement or difficult situation, especially when others are against them.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, mainly spoken phrase, usually used when someone stands up for another person. Common with 'take up for someone.' Don't confuse with 'take up' (start a hobby) or 'stand up for.'
Spanish: defender - salir en defensa dePortuguese (BR): defender - tomar partido porPortuguese (PT): defender - tomar partido porChinese (Simplified): 为...辩护 - 替...说话Chinese (Traditional): 為...辯護 - 替...說話Hindi: पक्ष लेना - बचाव करनाArabic: يدافع عن - يقف معBengali: পক্ষ নেওয়া - পক্ষে কথা বলাRussian: заступаться - защищатьJapanese: かばう - 味方をするVietnamese: bênh vực - bảo vệKorean: 옹호하다 - 편들다Turkish: tarafını tutmak - savunmakUrdu: دفاع کرنا - حمایت کرناIndonesian: membela - berpihak
Example Sentences
I always take up for my little brother when he gets in trouble.
basic
She took up for her friend during the argument.
basic
Do you take up for your classmates when they need help?
basic
When everyone blamed Tom, his sister was the only one to take up for him.
natural
You shouldn't always have to take up for people who treat you badly.
natural
I wish someone would have taken up for me when I was new at work.
natural