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”

The action of taking up as by tightening or absorption or reeling in.

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.

Adopt.

“take up new ideas”

Return to a previous location or condition.

Take up and practice as one's own.

Accept.

Take out or up with or as if with a scoop.

Take in, also metaphorically.

Take up as if with a sponge.