take on

1.
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- To agree to undertake or assume a task, job, duty, role, or responsibility.
2.
InternationalNeutral
- To engage in conflict with, challenge, or confront someone or something.
3.
InternationalNeutral
- To hire, engage, or employ someone for work or services.
4.
InternationalNeutral
- To acquire, assume, or begin to display a particular quality, appearance, meaning, or character.
5.
InternationalNeutral
- To accept or assume financial liability, risk, or burden.
6.
UKAustraliaNew ZealandInformal
- To complain, become upset, or make an ostentatious display of emotion.

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