take-up

any of various devices for reducing slack (as in a sewing machine) or taking up motion (as in a loom)

“a take-up that winds photographic film on a spool”

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

occupy or take on

pursue or resume

“take up a matter for consideration”

take up time or space

“take up the slack”

turn one's interest to

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

the action of taking up as by tightening or absorption or reeling in

adopt

“take up new ideas”

return to a previous location or condition

take up and practice as one's own

accept