take up with
To start spending time with someone (often in a way others disapprove of), or to go and complain about something to the right person.
Meanings
To begin a relationship or close association with someone, often disapprovingly.
"His parents were worried he had taken up with a group of older kids who were skipping school."
To raise a problem, complaint, or issue with the relevant person or authority.
"If you're unhappy with the billing, you should take the matter up with the customer services department."
The 'associate with' sense often implies parental or social disapproval ('she's taken up with a bad crowd'). The 'raise a matter' sense is more formal and common in British English administrative contexts. These two senses are distinct enough that context is essential.
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