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take on

to accept a task; to hire

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to accept responsibility for something or to start to do something; 2. (verb) to employ someone for a job; 3. (verb) to compete against or oppose someone; 4. (verb) to assume or develop a particular quality or appearance

Examples

• 1. She decided to take on the challenge of learning a new language.
• 2. The company will take on new staff next month.
• 3. The champion will take on a challenger next week.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

stick to, sum up, take after, take over, take up, touch on