take up arms

: to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as

: to seize or capture physically

: to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturing

: a distinct or personal point of view, outlook, or assessment

: an act or the action of taking: such as

: the uninterrupted photographing or televising of a scene

: in or into a higher position or level

: from beneath the ground or water to the surface

: from below the horizon

: risen above the horizon

: standing

: being out of bed

used as a function word to indicate motion to or toward or situation at a higher point of

: up into or in the

: in a direction regarded as being toward or near the upper end or part of

: one in a high or advantageous position

: an upward slope

: a period or state of prosperity or success

: to rise from a lying or sitting position

: to move upward : ascend

used with and and another verb to indicate that the action of the following verb was either surprisingly or abruptly initiated

: a human upper limb

: something like or corresponding to an arm: such as

: the forelimb of a vertebrate

: to furnish or equip with weapons

: to furnish with something that strengthens or protects

: to equip or ready for action or operation

: a means (such as a weapon) of offense or defense

: a combat branch (as of an army)

: an organized branch of national defense (such as the navy)