Turn to and Take up

Turn to verb - To use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage.

Take up and turn to are semantically related. in make use of topic. In some cases you can use "Take up" instead a verb "Turn to", when it comes to topics like make an effort, devote effort to something.

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

Turn to and take up are semantically related. You can use "Turn to" instead a verb "Take up".