take up arms

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Verb take up arms has 1 sense

go to war, take arms, take up arms - commence hostilities
--₁ is one way to war
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Take up arms

Part of Speech: Phrase

Senses:

To begin or prepare to fight or engage in a conflict using weapons.

Sample Sentences:

During times of war, many citizens felt it necessary to take up arms and defend their country.
The oppressed people decided to take up arms against their tyrannical ruler.

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