English-German translations for take on

• annehmen
  Alles in allem kann die Kommission die meisten der vorgelegten Änderungsanträge annehmen. Overall, the Commission can take on board most of the amendments tabled.
• antreten
  Ich bedaure daher, dass Milošević das nicht mehr erlebt, sondern seine demokratischen Nachfolger dieses schwere Erbe antreten müssen. I therefore regret the fact that Milošević did not live to see it, but his democratic successors must take on this onerous inheritance.
• auf sich nehmen
• aufnehmen
  Es ist eine Wirklichkeit und ich hoffe, dass wir den Kampf gemeinsam aufnehmen werden. It is a reality and together, I hope, we will take on this battle.
• einbringen
• übernehmen
  Da gibt es eine ganze Menge zu übernehmen. That is quite a lot to take on.
  Der Rat muss diesbezüglich ebenfalls Verantwortung übernehmen. The Council has a responsibility to take on here.

Definition of take on

• To acquire, bring in, or introduce
• To begin to have or exhibit
• To assume or take responsibility for
• To attempt to fight or compete with
• To dribble round an opposition player
• To catch on, do well; to become popular
• To show emotion, to grieve or be concerned about something or someone
• To obtain the services of in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job

Examples

• The ship took on cargo in Norfolk yesterday.
• In the dark, the teddy bear took on the appearance of a fearsome monster.
• Ill take on the project if no one else will.
• I dont recommend taking on that bully, since hes bigger than you are.

Related words

• take along
• take exception
• take action
• take responsibility
• take possession
• take compassion
• take prisoner
• take poison
• take someone on