Lexic.us

Definition of Take on

1. Verb. Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect. "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"

2. Verb. Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities. "When will the new President assume office?"

3. Verb. Accept as a challenge. "I'll tackle this difficult task"

4. Verb. Admit into a group or community. "Sam cannot take on Sue "; "We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member"

5. Verb. Contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle. "Sam cannot take on Sue "; "Charlie likes to play Mary"

Definition of Take on

1. Verb. To acquire, bring in, or introduce. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To begin to have or exhibit. ¹

3. Verb. (idiomatic) To assume responsibility for. ¹

4. Verb. (idiomatic) To attempt to fight or compete. ¹

5. Verb. (intransitive colloquial) To catch on, do well; to become popular. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Take On

take leave of one's senses take life as it comes take lightly take lying down take matters into one's own hands take no for an answer take no notice of take note take notes take notice

take off take offence take offense take office take on (current term) take on board take on faith take one's ball and go home take one's best shot take one's breath away

take one's chance take one's chances take one's eye off the ball take one's hat off to take one's leave take one's lumps take one's own life take one's pick take one's time

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