take up

(phrasal verb) to start a hobby or sport

Example Sentences:

Next month I plan to take up soccer. I’d love to learn how to play.

She was thinking about taking up swimming, but she hated getting wet.

Last year, I took up guitar. It’s now my favourite hobby.

Similar idioms:

1. jump into something
2. take someone under one’s wing
3. give up (2)
4. cut down on