English / phrasal verb
take on
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to accept a new responsibility, challenge, or task; or to hire/employ new staff
In context
01
The hiring manager was impressed by his willingness to take on complex responsibilities right from day one.
02
To support our rapid business expansion, our department plans to take on five new software developers next quarter.
Synonyms
Assume,undertake,accept
Antonyms
Decline,refuse,avoid
Collocations
Take on responsibility,take on a challenge,take on new staff