Take up and While away

Take up verb - To move from a lower to a higher place or position.

While away and take up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "While away" instead a verb "Take up".

While away verb - Spend or pass, as with boredom or in a pleasant manner; of time.

Take up and while away are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Take up" instead a verb "While away".