English

Verb

to take on

1. To acquire, bring in, or introduce.

#:The ship took on cargo in Norfolk yesterday.

1. idiom To begin to have or exhibit.

#:In the dark, the teddy bear took on the appearance of a fearsome monster.

1. idiom To assume responsibilty for.

#:I'll take on the project if no one else will.

1. idiom To attempt to fight or compete.

#:I don't recommend taking on that bully, since he's bigger than you are.

Translations
trans-top|To acquire, bring in, or introduce
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trans-top|To begin to have or exhibit
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trans-top|To assume responsibilty for
Finnish: ottaa vastuu jokin|jostakin
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trans-top|To attempt to fight or compete
Finnish: kilpailla jokin|jotakin vastaan
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Category:English phrasal verbs

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