Definitions
1.VerbTo acquire, bring in, or introduce."The ship took on cargo in Norfolk yesterday.; Taking on a first employee should be done with care and consideration."
2.VerbTo obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job."Taking on a first employee should be done with care and consideration."
3.VerbTo begin to have or exhibit."In the dark, the teddy bear took on the appearance of a fearsome monster."
4.VerbTo assume or take responsibility for."I'll take on the project if no one else will."
5.VerbTo attempt to fight, compete with, or engage with."I don't recommend taking on that bully, since he's bigger than you are."
6.VerbTo (attempt to) dribble round (an opposition player).
7.VerbTo catch on, do well; to become popular.
8.VerbTo grieve or be concerned (about something or someone).
9.VerbTo enlist into military service.