To grasp or take hold of (an object) suddenly, forcibly, or tightly.
To take up, embrace, enact, or turn eagerly to (a plan, idea, ideology, cause, practice, method, etc.); to grasp, understand, and accept quickly; to adopt wholeheartedly or vigorously.
To take possession of or claim (an idea, person, event, etc.) as one's own; to assimilate, absorb, annex, co-opt.
To tighten (a belaying rope). (Also take up.)
To allow a person or an animal to live in one's home.
To receive (goods) into one's home for the purpose of processing for a fee.
To enjoy or appreciate.
To deceive; to hoodwink.
To shorten (a garment) or make it smaller.
To absorb or comprehend.
To attend a showing of.
To reef.