Polish English Dictionary

język polski - English

podjąć in English:

1. undertake


Did he undertake the mission?
He had to undertake a job not connected with his studies.
Aldiss to undertake biggest sale in its history at stores in Fakenham and Norwich.
When, one day, computers undertake to translate literary works, it will be the end of literature as we know it.
The premier announced his intention to undertake drastic reforms in parliament.
When the articles of incorporation are complete it is essential to go to the notary public's office to undertake certification of the articles drawn up.
The directors were reluctant to undertake so risky a venture.
Whatever we may undertake, diligence is important.
It’s not an exercise in an activity stream that I’d like to undertake of getting my ass-kicked every day, not getting paid enough, suffering through years of misery and maybe you all find a problem to solve.
Undertake means to start something or agree to do something. An example of to undertake is to sign a contract for a new job.
So in order to undertake such a project, we obviously need brains.
The proofreader has undertaken to make the corrections
Don’t undertake work for which you aren’t trained.
procedures to be undertaken
I am adamant that he undertake it.

English word "podjąć"(undertake) occurs in sets:

Fiszki z książki - "The Care of the Dead" (Anonymous)
The New New Product Development Game
Powrót do hotelu - angielski
Kolokwium Air conditioning Word Excercises par work
Understanding Contracts (UNIT 6)

2. take up


I thought I'd take up fishing...
In my defence, all I can say is, you do take up a lot of space.
take up a hobby\sport
take up swimming / take up a career as an actor
Computers used to take up a whole room, and now you can carry one in your pocket.
I'd like to take up Spanish so that I can go to Argentina for a holiday.
Do you know how to take up trousers?
One day I came up an idea that I will take up guitar.
He could take up skateboarding <begin a new activity or hobby>
When people retire, they usually take up a hobby, or a sport of some description, or do some gardening.
Reluctant users slow to take up videoconferncing
Please, you take up my challenge!
He says he's now looking for a woman to take up with.
The CEO would be happy to take up your kind offer.
to take up too much space. the shopping took (up) a lot of time

English word "podjąć"(take up) occurs in sets:

słówka z lekcji 1
Outrageous champignons
kartkówka ang 16.03
Czasowniki zaawansowane
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3. take on


England will have to take on Germany to get through to the finals.
I'm always up for a challange and I often take on the most ridiculous ones.
They’re going to take on ten new interns at Radio London. Why don’t we apply?
Friendship with the same sex take on great importance.
Our company wants to take on two new programmers.
In adolescence, friendships with the same sex take on (acquire) great importance.
take onnew challenges
It's a command and a requirement that you must take on now!
I don't want to take on too much work.
The school decided to take on two drama teachers.
I take on this challenge.
Don't take on too much work. You'll be exhausted.
No one else can take on that responsibility.

English word "podjąć"(take on) occurs in sets:

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Phrasal verbs ogólnie
Czasowniki frazowe

4. undertake undertook undertaken