Phrasal verbs

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3 words

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

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