Take up space Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈspeɪs
TAYK-UP-SPAYS
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /spˈeɪs
TAYK-UP-SPAYS
Definition
To occupy physical space or area, either literally (something large on a table) or figuratively (someone's presence is noticeable in a group).
Usage & Nuances
Often informal. Used for objects that physically fill an area, and also metaphorically for people who are very noticeable or assertive. Common collocation: 'takes up too much space'. Can be positive or negative depending on context.
Spanish: ocupar espacioPortuguese (BR): ocupar espaçoPortuguese (PT): ocupar espaçoChinese (Simplified): 占空间Chinese (Traditional): 佔空間Hindi: जगह घेरनाArabic: يَشْغَلُ مَسَاحَةBengali: জায়গা নেওয়া - জায়গা দখল করাRussian: занимать местоJapanese: 場所を取る - スペースを取るVietnamese: chiếm chỗKorean: 공간을 차지하다Turkish: yer kaplamakUrdu: جگہ لیناIndonesian: memakan tempat
Example Sentences
This sofa takes up space in the living room.
basic
Your bag takes up space on the table.
basic
Don’t take up space with empty boxes.
basic
My plants are really starting to take up space on the balcony.
natural
I try not to take up space in meetings unless I have something useful to add.
natural
That huge printer really takes up space in the office, doesn’t it?
natural