English · Phrasal verb Attested

take up with

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To form a close relationship with (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Xây dựng mối quan hệ gần gũi

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I hear that John has taken up with Jane.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become interested in (something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trở nên quan tâm đến

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To begin living together with; to lodge with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bắt đầu sống cùng với

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “take up with” mean?

To form a close relationship with (someone).

Is “take up with” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.