Phrasal verbs
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take upphrasal verb/teɪk ˈʌp/
1) To start a new activity or hobby. 2) To occupy space or time.
“I took up yoga to help my back pain.”
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take onphrasal verb/teɪk ˈɒn/
1) To accept responsibility or a task. 2) To employ someone. 3) To confront or compete with someone or something.
“She decided to take on the role of project manager.”
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take offphrasal verb/teɪk ˈɒf/
1) To remove something (clothes, shoes). 2) To become successful or popular quickly; to increase suddenly.
“After the interview his career really took off.”