take on

US /teɪk ɑːn/
UK /teɪk ɑːn/
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1.

to undertake a task or responsibility

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I can't take on any more work right now.
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She decided to take on the challenge of learning a new language.
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undertakeassumeaccepthandlemanage
2.

to employ someone

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The company plans to take on more staff next year.
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We need to take on someone with strong IT skills.
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hireemployrecruitengage
3.

to fight or compete against someone or something

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The small team decided to take on the giant corporation.
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He's ready to take on anyone who challenges him.
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challengecontend withcompete againsttackle
4.

to acquire a particular quality or appearance

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The chameleon can take on the color of its surroundings.
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The new policy will take on a different meaning in practice.
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acquireassumedevelopadopt
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taketake totake intake part intake outtake backtake a shower