takenup

Definitions of taken up in various dictionaries:

verb - pursue or resume

verb - adopt

verb - turn one's interest to

verb - take up time or space

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

verb - take up and practice as one's own

verb - occupy or take on

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

verb - take out or up with or as if with a scoop

verb - accept

verb - take in, also metaphorically

verb - take up as if with a sponge

verb - return to a previous location or condition

adj - having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

TAKEN UP - having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something; "became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle"; "was absolutely obsessed with the girl"; "got no help from his wife who was preoccupied with the children"; "he was taken up in worry for the old woman"