Take up

pursue or resume

adopt

turn one's interest to

take up time or space

begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job

take up and practice as one's own

occupy or take on

take up a liquid or a gas either by adsorption or by absorption

take out or up with or as if with a scoop

accept

take in, also metaphorically

take up as if with a sponge

return to a previous location or condition