take up for

To support, as in an argument; to defend the stance or character of.

Japanese Meaning

議論の中で、ある主張や意見、あるいは人物の品格・態度を支持・弁護する / （意見や立場について）擁護や弁明を行う

During the negotiation, I had to take up for our team's decision even though it was unpopular.

交渉の最中、私は不人気であってもチームの決定を擁護しなければなりませんでした。

Sense（1）

To support, as in an argument; to defend the stance or character of.

Soda always takes up for me.

takes up for

（ present singular third-person ）

taking up for

（ participle present ）

took up for

（ past ）

taken up for

（ participle past ）