How is the word заняться translated from Russian to English

English translation
take up
phrase

Начать новое занятие.

To start doing a new activity.

Examples with “заняться”

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  • Она занялась бегом. — She took up running.

  • Почему бы тебе не заняться шахматами? — Why don't you take up chess?

  • Дети часто начинают заниматься спортом ещё в школе. — Kids often take up a sport at school.

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