To assume the lead or a leading position in a race or competitive event, especially during its later stages.
2.
British EnglishGeneral Englishneutralformal
To take over responsibility, initiative, or a prominent role in an ongoing activity, process, or group; to move into a position of leadership or dominance.
Examples:
EN: Well here at Epsom we take up the running with 50 yards of this mile and a half race to go and it's the wash basin in the lead from WC Pedestal.
ES: En Epsom todavía falta media carrera... y el lavabo gana al váter.
EN: As one tires, another moves through to take up the running.
ES: Cuando uno se cansa, otro se mueve para seguir la carrera.
EN: As has been the pattern with his racing this time, he will take up the running and will be extremely difficult to hunt down.
TE: అయితే ఈ సారి తమ బ్యాటింగ్ ఆర్డర్ పటిష్టంగా ఉండటంతో ఈసారి ఇరుజట్ల మధ్య పోటీ తీవ్రంగా ఉండనుందని అంచనా వేశాడు.