To take on
Example: She takes on additional responsibilities at work
Definition
"To take on" means to accept or assume responsibility, duties, or challenges. It involves willingly engaging in a task or role, often implying a commitment to handle or deal with something new or additional, like when someone takes on extra work or challenges.
Etymology
The phrase "to take on" originates from Old English where "take" meant to grasp or seize, and "on" indicated direction or position. Over time, it evolved to express accepting or undertaking something. Did you know? Its usage in modern English often conveys readiness to confront or accept new tasks or challenges.
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"To take on" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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