Definitions:

1. adopt verb
   • take up new ideas
2. pursue or resume verb
   • take up a matter for consideration
3. take up time or space verb
   • take up the slack

Synonyms:

• adopt
• borrow
• draw
• fasten on
• hook on
• latch on
• resume
• scoop
• seize on
• sorb
• start
• strike
• take in
• take over