take on
The phrase 'take on' is versatile and can mean to assume responsibility, engage in competition, hire someone, or adopt a quality.
Definition
B2Employment
(British English, common)To hire or employ someone.
Example
- The company is taking on new staff.
B2Responsibility
(common)To assume responsibility or duty.
Example
- She decided to take on the project herself.
B2Competition
(common, idiomatic)To engage in a contest or conflict with someone.
Example
- I'll take you on in a game of chess.
B2Adoption
(common, idiomatic)To acquire or adopt a particular quality, appearance, or characteristic.
Example
- The chameleon can take on the colors of its background.
B1Transportation
(common)For a vehicle to allow someone or something to enter.
Example
- The bus stopped to take on more passengers.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take on":
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