Take on
verb
To decide or begin to do something.
I decided to take on the challenge of learning a new language.
Often appears as...
- take on a task
- take on a new role
verb
Compete against in a contest.
The champion wrestler will take on the new contender this weekend.
Often appears as...
- take on a rival
- take on an opponent
verb
To employ or hire someone.
The company decided to take on 10 new employees.
Often appears as...
- take on staff
- take on employees
verb
To adopt or acquire as one's own.
She decided to take on her mother's last name after the divorce.
Often appears as...
- take on a name
- take on a responsibility
verb
To take into one's possession.
The ship took on cargo at the port.
Often appears as...
- take on cargo
- take on supplies
verb
To take on a certain form, appearance, or aspect.
The project took on a new shape after the manager's suggestion.
Often appears as...
- take on a form
- take on a shape
verb
To decide or begin to do something.
I decided to take on the challenge of learning a new language.
Often appears as...
- take on a task
- take on a new role
verb
Compete against in a contest.
The champion wrestler will take on the new contender this weekend.
Often appears as...
- take on a rival
- take on an opponent
verb
To employ or hire someone.
The company decided to take on 10 new employees.
Often appears as...
- take on staff
- take on employees
verb
To adopt or acquire as one's own.
She decided to take on her mother's last name after the divorce.
Often appears as...
- take on a name
- take on a responsibility
verb
To take into one's possession.
The ship took on cargo at the port.
Often appears as...
- take on cargo
- take on supplies
verb
To take on a certain form, appearance, or aspect.
The project took on a new shape after the manager's suggestion.
Often appears as...
- take on a form
- take on a shape
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Voluntary Action
Choosing to take responsibility without being forced or asked.
She volunteered to take on organizing the charity event.
Pro Tip 2/2Initiating Projects
Starting something new that requires effort or work.
He's excited to take on the home renovation project this summer.
Pro Tip 1/2Voluntary Action
Choosing to take responsibility without being forced or asked.
She volunteered to take on organizing the charity event.
Pro Tip 2/2Initiating Projects
Starting something new that requires effort or work.
He's excited to take on the home renovation project this summer.
Pro Tip 1/2Voluntary Action
Choosing to take responsibility without being forced or asked.
She volunteered to take on organizing the charity event.
Pro Tip 2/2Initiating Projects
Starting something new that requires effort or work.
He's excited to take on the home renovation project this summer.
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