take-up

Definition of take-up in English English dictionary: That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine or loom for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch; the act of taking something up, by tightening, absorption, or reeling in; The act of taking or tightening up; A device for reducing slack or taking up lost motion, as one in a loom; the action of taking up as by tightening or absorption or reeling in a device for reducing slack or taking up lost motion; Holder of Rights Offer letters/documents lodge these letters/documents together with payment in acceptance of the Rights Offer before the Offer Closing Date; a device for reducing slack or taking up lost motion; the action of taking up as by tightening or absorption or reeling in; Take-up is the rate at which people apply for or buy something which is offered, for example financial help from the government or shares in a company. a major campaign to increase the take-up of welfare benefits. the rate at which people accept something that is offered to them; The assembly of the necessary structural and mechanical parts which provide the means to adjust the length of belt and chain to compensate for stretch, shrinkage or wear and to maintain proper tension; (1) The process of accumulating wire or cable onto a reel, bobbin or some other type of pack (2) Also refers to the device utilized for pulling wire or cable through a piece of equipment or machine; Device used to apply tension to the conveyor belt; To pick up
Alice took up the fan and gloves, and, as the hall was very hot, she kept fanning herself all the time she went on talking.; Specifically, to remove from a secure position on the floor, ground etc
Take up the carpet and haul it away.; to occupy; to consume (space or time)
All my time is taken up with looking after the kids.; to address (an issue)
Let's take this up with the manager.; to shorten by hemming
If we take up the sleeves a bit, that shirt will look much better on you.; to resume
let's take up where we left off.; To accept from
Shall we take them up on their offer to help us move?.; That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch; to begin doing (an activity) on a regular basis
I wish to take up mathematics.; take up as if with a sponge; occupy or take on; "He assumes the lotus position"; "She took her seat on the stage"; "We took our seats in the orchestra"; "She took up her position behind the tree"; "strike a pose"; If something takes up a particular amount of time, space, or effort, it uses that amount. I know how busy you must be and naturally I wouldn't want to take up too much of your time A good deal of my time is taken up with reading critical essays and reviews The aim was not to take up valuable time with the usual boring pictures; If you take up an activity or a subject, you become interested in it and spend time doing it, either as a hobby or as a career. He did not particularly want to take up a competitive sport Angela used to be a model and has decided to take it up again; turn one's interest to; "He took up herpetology at the age of fifty"; take out or up with or as if with a scoop; "scoop the sugar out of the container"; {f} lift; gather; start a hobby; begin a leisure-time activity (e.g., "In order that the winter months go by quickly, I am thinking of taking up ski lessons"); accept a challenge or bet; return to a previous location or condition; "The painting resumed its old condition when we restored it"; accept; "The cloth takes up the liquid"; pursue or resume; "take up a matter for consideration"; take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption; take up time or space; "take up the slack"; take up and practice as one's own; take up time or space; "take up the slack; If you take up something such as a task or a story, you begin doing it after it has been interrupted or after someone else has begun it. Gerry's wife Jo takes up the story `No, no, no,' says Damon, taking up where Dave left off. see also take-up; take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"; If you take up a question, problem, or cause, you act on it or discuss how you are going to act on it. Most scientists who can present evidence of an environmental threat can reasonably assume that a pressure group will take up the issue Dr Mahathir intends to take up the proposal with the prime minister If the bank is unhelpful take it up with the Ombudsman; If you take up an offer or a challenge, you accept it. Increasingly, more wine-makers are taking up the challenge of growing Pinot Noir; begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job; "Take up a position"; "start a new job"; If you take up a particular position, you get into a particular place in relation to something else. He had taken up a position in the centre of the room; If you take up a job, you begin to work at it. He will take up his post as the head of the civil courts at the end of next month; adopt; "take up new ideas"
takeup: That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch