definition of
take on

[1] #1 take on v. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect; "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"; "She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables". wn

[2] #2 take on v. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?". wn

[3] #3 take on v. accept as a challenge; "I'll tackle this difficult task". wn

[4] #4 take on v. 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". wn

[5] #5 take on v. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle; "Princeton plays Yale this weekend"; "Charlie likes to play Mary". wn