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Meaning of take up residence | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To begin living in a place.

Equivalents

العربية استقر
Bosanski naseliti naseljavati населити насељавати
Hrvatski naseliti naseljavati населити насељавати
Polski zamieszkać zamieszkiwać
Српски naseliti naseljavati населити насељавати

Examples

“After moving to London, I took up residence in a two-bedroom flat.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

take up the cudgel for take up the cudgels take up the gauntlet take up the glove take up the hatchet take up the mantle

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