Question

i could take on any boxer , take on Phrasal verb meaning?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Take on = to accept additional responsibility

(transitive) to accept additional work or responsibility for a task or job. To undertake a new role or responsibilities. Synonyms are undertake and acquire.

I wanted to make a good impression, so I took on a lot of tasks at work.

I will take on the project if you don’t want to.

I have taken on too much work. Can you please help me finish this project?

2. Take on = to add; to acquire

(transitive) to acquire, bring in, add or introduce.

Stores often take on extra employees during the Christmas season.

The boat was taking on water, so we had to plug the hole.

The teacher has some spots in her classroom and can take on a few more students.

Many students take on a lot of debt while they are studying at university.

3. Take on = to fight or compete against someone

(transitive – informal) to attempt to fight or compete against someone. To challenge someone.

Even though we are a small company, I know we can take on the big ones.

The boxer challenged his opponent to take him on in the ring.

Do you want to take me on? Come on then!

4. Take on = to begin to have the appearance of

(transitive – informal) to begin to have a characteristic, appearance or quality of something or someone else.

Her voice took on a more serious tone with the children.

The doll took on a scary appearance in the dark.

It didn’t take long for the outdoor furniture to take on an old rustic look from being in the sun all of the time.