Definition of Take on

• take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect; "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"; "She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"
• take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?"
• accept as a challenge; "Ill tackle this difficult task"