1.  to pick up
2.  to adopt (e.g. a proposal);  to accept;  to take up (a topic, complaint, etc.);  to listen to;  to deal with;  to treat;  to report (news);  to cover;  to feature
3.  to take away;  to confiscate;  to deprive (someone) of;  to revoke;  to disqualify;  to cancel
4.  to deliver (a baby)
5.  to collect (taxes)