to accept some work or responsibility
to decide to do something without asking permission from anyone else
to develop a particular character or appearance
to fight or compete against someone
to start to employ someone
I can’t take on any more work at the moment.
If you think you can take on Mr Big himself you're crazier than I thought.
My mother took it on herself to invite them.
On account of the distance he will eventually travel, his flight will be permitted to stop once on the eastern seaboard to take on fuel.
Our website is taking on a new look.
She was a plump, pleasant-faced girl, always ready to help out and take on extra work if need be.
The war took on a different meaning for everyone involved.
Then Flaxton said: `Now I know you've got the guts to take on the rich.
This evening Manchester United take on Barcelona.
We’re not taking on any new staff at the moment.
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There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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