Take up on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

TAYK-uhp-AHN

UK

tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn

TAYK-up-ON

Definition

To accept an invitation, offer, or suggestion that someone has given you.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in spoken, informal contexts. Common with 'take you up on your offer/invitation'. Usually followed by 'your offer', 'that', or a specific suggestion. Not about physically picking something up.

• Spanish: aceptar (una oferta) - aprovechar (una invitación)
• Portuguese (BR): aceitar (uma oferta) - aproveitar (um convite)
• Portuguese (PT): aceitar (uma oferta) - aproveitar (um convite)
• Chinese (Simplified): 接受（提议或邀请）
• Chinese (Traditional): 接受（提議或邀請）
• Hindi: (किसी प्रस्ताव या न्यौते को) स्वीकार करना
• Arabic: قبول (عرض أو دعوة)
• Bengali: প্রস্তাব গ্রহণ করা - আমন্ত্রণ গ্রহণ করা
• Russian: предложением воспользоваться - принять приглашение
• Japanese: （申し出・招待などを）受け入れる
• Vietnamese: nhận lời mời - chấp nhận đề nghị
• Korean: 제안을 받아들이다 - 초대를 응하다
• Turkish: kabul etmek (teklif/davet)
• Urdu: پیشکش قبول کرنا - دعوت قبول کرنا
• Indonesian: menerima tawaran - menerima undangan

Example Sentences

I'll take you up on your offer to help me move this weekend.

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She decided to take him up on his lunch invitation.

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If you ever visit Paris, I'll take you up on that tour you offered.

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Thanks for the invite—I might just take you up on it!

natural

Let me know if you change your mind—I’d love to take you up on your offer someday.

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I never thought he’d actually take me up on my offer to stay at my place.

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