Phrasal Verbs with ‘up’ 5

Create, prepare or start

Make up – Invent a story

“She made up a story about fairies and ghosts”

Pick up – to start to learn something new in a natural way

“I’m learning Spanish and I am starting to pick up new vocabulary by watching TV”

Set up – To organise something and prepare for an activity

“Before I start using my computer I will set everything up the way I like it”

Take up – To start a new activity

“I have some extra time at the moment, so I’ve decided to take up yoga”