English / phrasal verb
take up a hobby
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to start doing a particular leisure activity or pastime on a regular basis
In context
01
After retiring from his corporate career, grandfather decided to take up a hobby like woodworking.
02
Doctors often advise busy professionals to take up a hobby to relieve mental exhaustion.
Synonyms
Start a pastime,pursue an interest,cultivate a hobby
Antonyms
Give up a hobby,abandon a pastime,drop an interest
Collocations
Take up a new hobby,decide to take up a hobby,encourage someone to take up a hobby