Take one up Meaning in English

expression · lemma: take up

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈwən/ /ˈəp

TAYK-wuhn-UHP

UK

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.

Usage & Nuances

This is a somewhat informal and conversational phrase, often used with 'challenge', 'offer', or 'invitation' (e.g., 'take one up on that offer'). Could also refer to starting a new hobby, but usually in response to a suggestion. Not the same as simply 'take up', which is more general.

• Spanish: aceptar una (oferta, reto) - empezar uno (un pasatiempo, actividad)
• Portuguese (BR): aceitar um (desafio, convite) - começar (um hobby, atividade)
• Portuguese (PT): aceitar um (desafio, convite) - começar (um passatempo, atividade)
• Chinese (Simplified): 接受一个（挑战、提议）- 开始一个（爱好、活动）
• Chinese (Traditional): 接受一個（挑戰、提議）- 開始一個（興趣、活動）
• Hindi: एक (प्रस्ताव, चुनौती) स्वीकारना - एक (शौक, गतिविधि) शुरू करना
• Arabic: يقبل واحدًا (عرض، تحدي) - يبدأ واحدًا (هواية، نشاط)
• Bengali: গ্রহণ করা - চ্যালেঞ্জ নেওয়া - শুরু করা
• Russian: принять предложение - принять вызов - взяться за что-то
• Japanese: 受けてみる - 挑戦を引き受ける
• Vietnamese: nhận lời - chấp nhận thử thách - bắt đầu tham gia
• Korean: 제안(을) 받아들이다 - 도전을 받아들이다
• Turkish: teklifi kabul etmek - meydan okumayı kabul etmek
• Urdu: قبول کرنا - چیلنج لینا
• Indonesian: menerima tawaran - menerima tantangan - mencoba sesuatu yang baru

Example Sentences

I decided to take one up after my friend suggested painting.

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Will you take one up if I challenge you to a game?

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She wants to take one up after seeing how much fun we had.

basic

If you ever get an invite to that club, you should definitely take one up.

natural

I love trying new things, so I’ll probably take one up next time.

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They asked if anyone wanted to join the team, and I decided to take one up.

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