take up with


take (something) up with (one)

To initiate a discussion about something with someone, often regarding a problem or complaint. We'll take up the issue with the directors at the next board meeting. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but you'll have to take it up with customer support.See also: take, up

take up with (one)

To form a close relationship with or begin to associate or keep company with one. Often used in reference to an unsavory or untrustworthy person or group of people. He was a great student until he took up with a group of troublemakers and ended up getting expelled.See also: take, up

take up with someone

to become close with someone; to become friends with someone. I think that Albert may have taken up with the wrong people. I did not want Lefty to take up with Max, but he did, and look where it's gotten him.See also: take, up

take up with

Begin to associate with, consort with, as in She took up with a fast crowd. [Early 1600s] See also: take, up

take up with

Informal To begin to associate with; consort with: took up with a fast crowd.See also: take, up