take up arms

To prepare to fight, either literally by picking up weapons or figuratively by strongly opposing something.

ruПриготовиться к борьбе, либо буквально взяв в руки оружие, либо образно оказывая решительное сопротивление чему-либо.esTomar las armas para luchar, ya sea literalmente empuñando un arma o figurativamente prepararse para una resistencia o lucha decidida contra algo.frSe préparer à combattre, soit en prenant littéralement les armes, soit au sens figuré en opposant une résistance résolue à quelque chose.deSich für einen Kampf bereit machen, indem man entweder wörtlich Waffen ergreift oder bildlich entschlossenen Widerstand gegen etwas leistet.ptPreparar-se para lutar, seja literalmente pegando em armas, seja figurativamente oferecendo resistência decidida a algo.zh指拿起武器准备战斗，也比喻准备进行坚决的斗争或反抗。arالاستعداد للقتال أو المقاومة، إما بأخذ السلاح حقيقةً أو مجازًا بالتصدي بحزم لشيء ما.

1. Prepare to fight B2 formal

   To begin to fight or prepare for a conflict, often by picking up weapons.

   • The citizens took up arms to defend their city.
   • They decided to take up arms against the invading forces.
   • In times of war, many people take up arms to protect their homeland.

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2. Strongly oppose C1 formal

   To strongly oppose or resist something, often in a figurative sense.

   • The activists took up arms against the new policy.
   • She took up arms to fight for social justice.
   • The community took up arms against the proposed development.

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