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take on

To attempt to fight or compete.
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I don't recommend taking on that bully, since he's bigger than you are.

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Submitted on September 02, 2011

Additional definitions for 'take on':

take onTo acquire, bring in, or introduce.
take onTo begin to have or exhibit.
take onTo assume responsibility for.
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