How to Pronounce "take one up"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈwən/ /ˈəp
TAYK-wuhn-UHP
tˈeɪk/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈʌp
TAYK-won-UHP
Definition
'Take one up' means to accept a specific offer, challenge, or invitation, or to start a new activity or hobby. It refers to beginning something new or choosing to participate in something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈwən/ /ˈəp
British English
tˈeɪk/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-wuhn-UHP
UK
TAYK-won-UHP
Listen in Context
I decided to take one up after my friend suggested painting.
Will you take one up if I challenge you to a game?
She wants to take one up after seeing how much fun we had.
If you ever get an invite to that club, you should definitely take one up.