take on

verb

1. 1

   take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

   His voice took on a sad tone

   The story took a new turn

2. 2

   contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

   Princeton plays Yale this weekend

   Charlie likes to play Mary

3. 3

   admit into a group or community

   accept students for graduate study

   We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member

4. 4

   take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

   When will the new President assume office?

5. 5

   accept as a challenge

   I'll tackle this difficult task