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take on

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To acquire, bring in, or introduce.

The ship took on cargo in Norfolk yesterday.

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take on

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To assume responsibility for.

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

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take on

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To attempt to fight or compete.

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

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take on

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To begin to have or exhibit.

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

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