take up with

Verb

 * 1) To form a close relationship with (someone).
 * I hear that John has taken up with Jane.
 * 1) To become interested in (something).
 * 2) To begin living together with; to lodge with.
 * 3)  To be contented to receive; to receive without opposition; to put up with
 * He took them up with him on his next trip to the mountains.
 * He took up painting with his wife.
 * He took up the overpayment with his supplier.
 * He took them up with him on his next trip to the mountains.
 * He took up painting with his wife.
 * He took up the overpayment with his supplier.