take on

/tˈeɪk ˈɒn/

/tˈeɪk ˈɑːn/

to take on

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: take]

to hire or employ someone, or to accept a job or responsibility

to play or compete against someone in a game or contest; to fight against someone

synonyms : encounter

take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

synonyms : acquire

take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

synonyms : adopt

accept as a challenge

synonyms : tackle

admit into a group or community

synonyms : accept

to carry or transport something or someone

Examples

1. As an adult, she took on the responsibilities of her career and family.

2. They have taken on six more staff, bringing the total to 45.

3. I move that a vote be taken on this.

4. Sarah felt more confident as a sophomore and took on leadership roles.