What does "take on" mean?
"Take on" has several meanings - accepting responsibility, challenging someone, or hiring staff. Here's each one explained.
Three main meanings
1. Accept responsibility or extra work
"She took on more clients than she could handle."
"I've taken on too much this month."
2. Challenge or confront
"He took on the entire committee."
"Don't take on someone twice your size."
3. Hire staff
"The company is taking on new employees."
"We took on three developers last month."
4. Take on a quality (become)
"The situation took on a more serious tone."
"Her voice took on a different quality."
Which is most common? Meaning 1 (accepting responsibility/work) is the most frequently used in professional contexts.
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Casual to professional. All meanings are standard in conversation and business contexts.
What does "take on" mean?
"Take on" has several meanings - accepting responsibility, challenging someone, or hiring staff. Here's each one explained.
Is "take on" formal or informal?
Casual to professional. All meanings are standard in conversation and business contexts.
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