take up

[Ivo]

Would you tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentences?

A similar refrain has been taken up throughout the NATO alliance, where growing state debts are putting increasing pressure on defense budgets, but defense ministers are at pains to ensure that security is not impaired.

take up = consider (question etc.)

He is entirely taken up with his business.

take up = engage something

Thank you for your efforts.

[Beeesneees]

That's fine, Ivo.
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