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take on

One entry found.

Main Entry: take on

Function: transitive verb

Language: English

1 tackle : abordar, emprender (problemas, etc.)
2 accept : aceptar, encargarse de, asumir (una responsabilidad)
3 contract : contratar (trabajadores)
4 assume : adoptar, asumir, adquirir <the neighborhood took on a dingy look : el barrio asumió una apariencia deprimente>

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